manage

verb

1. 1

   handle effectively

   The burglar wielded an axe

   The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well

2. 2

   be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

   I can deal with this crew of workers

   This blender can't handle nuts

3. 3

   watch and direct

   Who is overseeing this project?

4. 4

   be successful; achieve a goal

   She succeeded in persuading us all

   I managed to carry the box upstairs

5. 5

   carry on or function

   We could do with a little more help around here

6. 6

   achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

7. 7

   come to terms with

   We got by on just a gallon of gas

   They made do on half a loaf of bread every day