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managing

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmænədʒɪŋ// UK //mˈænɪdʒɪŋ// man·ag·ing

v. to handle a difficult situation successfully or to be in charge of a business or team. You use it when you are talking about being the boss or just getting through a hard day.

v. to exercise executive, administrative, or supervisory direction of a group or organization; alternatively, to succeed in doing something despite obstacles. Transitive when referring to supervision; often intransitive when used with 'to' and an infinitive.


SIMPLE

She is managing a team of ten people.

CONTEXTUAL

After the director left, the assistant took over managing the daily operations of the entire department.

COMPLEX

While managing a global supply chain requires immense technical skill, the most successful leaders are those who can also manage the emotional expectations of their diverse workforce.

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Usage

When used to mean 'succeeding', it is followed by a 'to' infinitive. When used to mean 'supervising', it takes a direct noun object.

Pitfall

I managed finishing the reportI managed to finish the reportWhen 'manage' means to succeed in doing something, it must be followed by a 'to' infinitive, not a gerund.

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