Entry Word: manage

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently <as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss> — see handle 1
2 to look after and make decisions about <managed a household and a business simultaneously> — see conduct 1
3 to meet one's day-to-day needs <it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage> — see get along 1