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manager

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈmænədʒɝ// UK //mˈænɪdʒɐ// man·ag·er General-service

n. a person who is in charge of a business, a team, or a professional person like a musician. They make important decisions and organize how things work.

n. a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization, department, or individual's professional career. Often used to denote the primary point of contact for business operations and strategic planning.


SIMPLE

The store manager helps the customers and the staff.

CONTEXTUAL

After the band became famous, they hired a professional manager to handle their tour dates and record deals.

COMPLEX

A successful project manager must balance the competing demands of budget constraints, strict deadlines, and the diverse personalities within their creative team to ensure a high-quality final product.

Synonyms
Origin

From manage + -er.

Usage

Commonly followed by 'of' to indicate the area of responsibility.

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