managing
ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ
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Definition of managing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
controlhaving control or authority over something
  • She is the managing director of the company.
directing overseeing supervising
2.
supervisionRareexercising administrative or supervisory functionsRare
  • The managing team oversees all project operations.
administrative supervisory
3.
skillfulRaregood at dealing with people or situationsRare
  • He is known for his managing abilities in tough situations.
diplomatic tactful

Noun

businessthe act or process of directing or controlling something
  • Managing is important for the success of any company.
energetically forcefully
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Expressions with managing

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surviving difficult situations
Even with financial troubles, the company is managing to keep afloat.
top executive responsible for a company's overall operations
The managing director announced the new company strategy.
senior editor in charge of a publication's editorial operations
The managing editor approved the final layout for the magazine.
able to organize and control itself without outside help
The team is self-managing and needs no supervisor.
partner responsible for decision-making
As the managing partner, she makes key decisions.

Origin of managing

Latin, manus (hand) + agere (to act)

Terms with managing included in their meaning

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homemaker
woman managing household duties without paid employment
business
division responsible for creating and managing ads
business organization
local branch managing work in a specific region
poor manager
person who is not good at managing household tasks
business
person managing a local office of a company
media
company managing tv or radio stations
income management
the activity of managing income and expenses
private hire
company managing buses for private hire

Examples of managing in a sentence

  • As the managing partner, he oversees all operations.
  • The managing director approved the new policy.
  • Managing staff requires patience and skill.
  • Her managing skills were evident during the crisis.
  • The managing director handled the situation with ease.
  • Managing of the rollout required weekly check-ins with every department.

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  1. French:gérant, gestion, ...
  2. German:leitend, Management, ...
  3. Italian:dirigente, gestione, ...
  4. Spanish:directivo, gestión, ...
  5. Portuguese:administrativo, gestão, ...
  6. Chinese:管理的, 管理, ...
  7. Japanese:管理の, 管理, ...
  8. Arabic:مُدِير, إِدَارَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנַהֵל, נִיהוּל, ...
  10. Russian:управляющий, управление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:керуючий, управління, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रबंध, प्रबंधन, ...
manage
ˈmænɪdʒ

Definition of manage - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
overcomeintr.succeed in doing something despite difficultiesintr.
  • She managed to finish the race despite the injury.
cope handle
2.
businesstr.control or oversee people or projectstr.
  • She manages a team of ten people..
administer supervise
3.
worktr.handle or control a situation or jobtr.
  • He managed the crisis with great skill.
direct handle
4.
resource managementtr.deal with resources carefully and not waste themtr.
  • He manages his finances wisely.
administer oversee supervise
5.
emotional expressiontr.say something while fighting back emotionstr.
  • He managed a smile despite the bad news.
mumble murmur utter
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succeed in surviving or dealing with difficulties
Despite the challenges, they manage to get by on a small income.
succeed or continue when not having something needed
I can manage without my phone for a day.
set realistic goals or outcomes
We need to manage expectations to avoid disappointment.
succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected
Despite the odds, she managed to pull it off.
manage something together with one or more people
They co-manage the restaurant as equal partners.
get some sleep despite being busy or stressed
After the long flight, I managed to snatch some sleep.

Origin of manage

Latin, manus (hand) + agere (to act)

Examples of manage in a sentence

  • They managed to keep the project on track despite setbacks.
  • He manages multiple projects simultaneously.
  • They manage the entire department efficiently.
  • She manages a busy restaurant.
  • Can you manage the delivery schedule?
  • She manages her time efficiently to meet deadlines.

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  1. French:réussir, gérer, ...
  2. German:schaffen, leiten, ...
  3. Italian:riuscire, gestire, ...
  4. Spanish:lograr, gestionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:conseguir, gerir, ...
  6. Chinese:设法, 管理, ...
  7. Japanese:成し遂げる, 管理する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمَكَّنَ, أَدَارَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַצְלִיחַ, לְנַהֵל, ...
  10. Russian:справляться, управлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:змогти, керувати, ...
  12. Hindi:कर पाना, प्रबंधन करना, ...
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