<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object), man·aged, man·ag·ing: to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?</li><li>Synonyms: contrive, arrange.</li><li>to take charge or care of: to manage my investments.</li><li>to dominate or influence (a person) by tact, flattery, or artifice: He manages the child with exemplary skill.</li><li>to handle, direct, govern, or control in action or use: She managed the boat efficiently.</li><li>Synonyms: engineer, regulate, conduct, guide.</li><li>to wield (a weapon, tool, etc.).</li><li>Synonyms: manipulate, handle.</li><li>to handle or train (a horse) in the exercises of the manège.</li><li>Archaic: to use sparingly or with judgment, as health or money; husband.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object), man·aged, man·ag·ing: to conduct business, commercial affairs, etc.; be in charge: Who will manage while the boss is away?</li><li>to continue to function, progress, or succeed, usually despite hardship or difficulty; get along: How will he manage with his wife gone? It was a rough time, but we managed.</li></ul>