1 [with object] be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking); run:their elder son managed the farm
have the position of supervising (staff) at work:the skills needed to manage a young, dynamic team
be the manager of (a sports team or a performer):he managed five or six bands in his career
use (money, time, or other resources) sensibly:we manage our cash extremely well
maintain control over (a person or animal):she manages horses better than anyone I know
control the use or exploitation of (land):the forest is managed to achieve maximum growth
2 [no object] succeed in surviving or in achieving something despite difficult circumstances; cope:Catherine managed on five hours' sleep a night
[with object] succeed in achieving or producing (something difficult):she managed a brave but unconvincing smile [with infinitive]:Blanche finally managed to hail a cab
[with object] succeed in dealing with or withstanding (something):there was more stress and anxiety than he could manage
[with object] be free to attend at (a certain time):he could not manage 24 March after all
