to conduct the running of (e.g. a business)
to control or supervise (a person or an animal)
to guide or have charge of (a sports team, athlete, entertainer, etc)
to use (e.g. money) economically
He managed his resources carefully
to succeed in handling or accomplishing (e.g. something cumbersome or difficult)
I can't manage the crate by myself
to contrive (to do something)
We managed to warn them in time
to succeed in accomplishing (something)
She managed a smile
to be able to fit in (e.g. an appointmentsomething)
I'm full – I don't think I can manage a dessert
Can you manage dinner one evening next week?
to be able to cope with a difficult situation; esp to use one's finances to the best advantage