manage

  1. Verb.  (transitive) to direct or be in charge of.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) to handle or control (a situation, job).
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To handle, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).
  4. Verb.  (transitive) to force.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive) to succeed at an attempt.
  6. Verb.  (intransitive) to achieve without fuss, or without outside help.
  7. Noun.  (context, now) The act of managing or controlling something.
  8. Noun.  (context, horseriding) Manège.

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