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manager

n.
US //ˈmænədʒɝ// UK //mˈænɪdʒɐ// man·ag·er
  1. 1 business leader (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    a person whose job is to organize and control a business, shop, or department.

    an individual responsible for the administration and supervision of a commercial enterprise or a specific department within an organisation.

    Example

    I asked to speak with the store manager because my order was wrong.

    Example

    The regional manager implemented a new strategy to improve communication between the sales department and the warehouse staff.

  2. 2 sports coach (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Sport

    the person in charge of a sports team who decides which players will play.

    the individual responsible for the tactical direction, selection, and overall leadership of a sports team.

    Example

    The manager was unhappy with the team's performance in the second half.

    Example

    After three consecutive losses, the club's manager faced intense pressure from the fans to change the starting lineup for the final match.

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  1. 3 entertainment agent (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Music

    someone who handles the business and money for a singer, actor, or band.

    a person who manages the professional career, business deals, and public image of an entertainer or performing group.

    Example

    The band's manager booked a world tour for next summer.

    Example

    The singer's manager spent weeks negotiating the contract details to ensure the artist retained full rights to the master recordings.

  2. 4 software tool (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Computing

    a computer program that helps you organize files or settings.

    a software application or utility designed to allow the user to organise, control, or manipulate specific system resources.

    Example

    You can use the task manager to close programs that are not working.

    Example

    The system administrator used the file manager to update permissions across the entire network directory.

Origin

From manage + -er.

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