Words / A2

MAN-ij/ˈmænɪdʒ/

Manage often means succeed in doing something difficult: Did you manage to finish? Manage to + verb. It also means be in charge of a team or shop. Manager is the person. Cope is similar for dealing with a hard situation.

Meaning

To succeed in doing something, especially something difficult.

Examples

• “Did you manage to finish the homework?”
• “I didn’t manage to call her.”
• “She manages a small shop.”

Good to know

manage to + verb = succeed. also: be in charge. person: manager.

Near in meaning

succeed

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