verb, -aged, -ag⋅ing.| 1. | to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income? |
| 2. | to take charge or care of: to manage my investments. |
| 3. | to dominate or influence (a person) by tact, flattery, or artifice: He manages the child with exemplary skill. |
| 4. | to handle, direct, govern, or control in action or use: She managed the boat efficiently. |
| 5. | to wield (a weapon, tool, etc.). |
| 6. | to handle or train (a horse) in the exercises of the manège. |
| 7. | Archaic. to use sparingly or with judgment, as health or money; husband. |
| 8. | to conduct business, commercial affairs, etc.; be in charge: Who will manage while the boss is away? |
| 9. | to continue to function, progress, or succeed, usually despite hardship or difficulty; get along: How will he manage with his wife gone? It was a rough time, but we managed. |

man·age (mān'ĭj) v. man·aged, man·ag·ing, man·ag·es v. tr.
[Italian maneggiare, from Vulgar Latin *manidiāre, from Latin manus, hand; see man-2 in Indo-European roots.] |