manages
word · lemma: manage
Definition
To be in charge of something or someone, or to succeed in dealing with a situation or task.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for supervising people, tasks, or resources: 'manages a team', 'manages time'. Can also mean coping or handling something successfully: 'manages to finish'. Common mistakes: confusing 'manage' (to cope or be in charge) with 'control' (to direct strictly).
Spanish: gestiona - maneja - dirigePortuguese (BR): administra - gerencia - consegue (dar conta)Portuguese (PT): gere - administra - consegue (dar conta)Chinese (Simplified): 管理Chinese (Traditional): 管理Hindi: प्रबंधित करता है - सम्भालता हैArabic: يدير - ينجح فيBengali: পরিচালনা করে - সামলে নেয়Russian: управляет - справляетсяJapanese: 管理しているVietnamese: quản lý - xoay sởKorean: 관리하다 - 잘 처리하다Turkish: yönetiyor - idare ediyorUrdu: انتظام سنبھالتی ہیں - قابو پاتی ہیںIndonesian: mengelola - berhasil
Example Sentences
She manages the office every day.
basic
He manages a team of five people.
basic
My mother manages all the finances at home.
basic
Even with his busy schedule, he always manages to find time for friends.
natural
She manages stress really well during exams.
natural
No one manages the café better than him when it's busy.
natural