MANAGING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

handle effectively

Example: The burglar wielded an axe; The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

Example: I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts; She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

watch and direct

Example: Who is overseeing this project?

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

be successful

Example: achieve a goal; She succeeded in persuading us all; I managed to carry the box upstairs; She pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of it; The pianist negociated the difficult runs

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

carry on or function

Example: We could do with a little more help around here

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

Example: We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day