manage (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪdʒ/

Definition

To succeed in doing something, especially something difficult.

Examples

• I can't manage to finish all this work today.

• Did you manage to get tickets for the concert?

• He managed to escape from the building before the fire.

How to Use manage

manage to do (collocation)

To succeed in doing something. — "She managed to find her lost keys."

manage [something] (collocation)

To be in control of or responsible for something. — "He manages the sales team."

manage [a situation] (collocation)

To deal with a difficult situation successfully. — "You need to manage your stress better."

Synonyms of manage

Words with a similar meaning to manage:

• cope
• handle
• succeed
• accomplish

Antonyms of manage

Words with the opposite meaning to manage:

• fail
• struggle

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