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manage

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1 to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

as usual, she managed the crisis with a minimum of fuss

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2 to look after and make decisions about

managed a household and a business simultaneously

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watch over

3 to meet one's day-to-day needs

it'll be hard for a few weeks, but we'll manage

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last,
survive

afford,
swing

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give up

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conduct, manage, control, direct mean to use one's powers to lead, guide, or dominate. conduct implies taking responsibility for the acts and achievements of a group. conducted negotiations manage implies direct handling and manipulating or maneuvering toward a desired result. manages a meat market control implies a regulating or restraining in order to keep within bounds or on a course. controlling his appetite direct implies constant guiding and regulating so as to achieve smooth operation. directs the store's day-to-day business