Dictionary definition · manage
verb
- be successful; achieve a goal"I managed to carry the box upstairs"
- be in charge of, act on, or dispose of"I can deal with this crew of workers"
- succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available"We got by on just a gallon of gas"
- watch and direct"Who is overseeing this project?"
- achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
- carry on or function"We could do with a little more help around here"
- handle effectively"The burglar wielded an axe"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).