stage-manage
verb
stage-man·age ˈstāj-ˌma-nij 
stage-managed; stage-managing; stage-manages
transitive verb
1
a
: to arrange or exhibit so as to achieve a desired effect
b
: to arrange or direct from behind the scenes
2
: to act as stage manager for
stage management noun
Word History
Etymology
back-formation from stage manager
First Known Use
1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
stage-manage
verb
as in to micromanage
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- micromanage
- safeguard
- protect
- guard
- manage
- steer
- lead
- comanage
- control
- conduct
- regulate
- oversee
- supervise
- codirect
- govern
- watch
- administer
- pilot
- direct
- operate
- administrate
- superintend
- handle
- tend
- guide
- steward
- mind
- keep
- carry on
- overlook
- run
- care (for)
- preside (over)