English

manage

ˈmænɪdʒ, ˈmænədʒ, ˈmæn.ədʒ
Meaning: to succeed in doing something difficult; to be in charge of
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈmænədʒ, ˈmæn.ədʒ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base manage
3rd person singular present manages
Present participle managing
Past managed
Will future will manage
Going-to future going to manage
Imperative negative don't manage / do not manage

Example sentences

I managed to finish the work on time.
I managed to finish the work on time.
We forgot the map, but we managed without.
We forgot the map, but we managed without.
The pilot managed to land the plane safely despite the strong winds.
The pilot managed to land the plane safely despite the strong winds.
He managed to catch the ball with one hand.
He managed to catch the ball with one hand.
The prisoner managed to escape from the cell.
The prisoner managed to escape from the cell.

Usage Notes

Can mean 'to organize and control' (like a business) or 'to succeed in doing something' (often followed by 'to').

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