manage

manage
v. & n.
—v.
1 tr. organize; regulate; be in charge of (a business, household, team, a person's career, etc.).
2 tr. (often foll. by to + infin.) succeed in achieving; contrive (managed to arrive on time; managed a smile; managed to ruin the day).
3 intr. a (often foll. by with) succeed in one's aim, esp. against heavy odds (managed with one assistant). b meet one's needs with limited resources etc. (just about manages on a pension).
4 tr. gain influence with or maintain control over (a person etc.) (cannot manage their teenage son).
5 tr. (also absol.; often prec. by can, be able to) a cope with; make use of (couldn't manage another bite; can you manage by yourself?). b be free to attend on (a certain day) or at (a certain time) (can you manage Thursday?).
6 tr. handle or wield (a tool, weapon, etc.).
7 tr. take or have charge or control of (an animal or animals, esp. cattle).
—n. archaic 1 a the training of a horse. b the trained movements of a horse.
2 a riding-school (cf. MAN
Usage:
GE).
Etymology: It. maneggiare, maneggio ult. f. L manus hand

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