Definition

1. Adjective:

   • In charge of administration or supervision: "managing" describes someone who has the responsibility of controlling or directing an organization, department, or group of people.
   • Characterized by careful and economical use of resources: "managing" can also refer to someone who is prudent, thrifty, or skilled in handling affairs efficiently.

2. Verb (present participle of "manage"):

   • To handle, control, or direct: The act of being in charge of something, such as a business, project, or team.
   • To cope with or succeed in doing something despite difficulty: The ongoing effort to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • She is the managing director of the company. (She holds the top administrative role in the firm.)
  • He is a very managing person, always careful with his money and resources. (He is thrifty and administers his affairs efficiently.)

• Verb (present participle):

  • She is managing the team's schedule for next week. (She is currently organizing and overseeing the timetable.)
  • Despite the rain, he is managing to finish the race. (He is succeeding in completing the race even though conditions are difficult.)

Advanced Usage

• "Managing partner": a member of a partnership who is in charge of the day-to-day operations.

  • The managing partner of the law firm handles all major client accounts. (The partner responsible for administrative duties.)

• "Managing editor": the editor who oversees the daily operations of a publication.

  • The managing editor approved the final draft of the newspaper. (The editor with supervisory authority.)

Variants and Related Words

• Manage (verb): to be in charge of; to succeed in doing.

  • He can manage the project on his own. (He can control and complete it.)

• Management (noun): the process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

  • Good management is essential for a successful business. (Effective administration.)

• Manager (noun): a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group.

  • The manager scheduled the meeting. (The person in charge.)

Synonyms

• Administering: carrying out or supervising the execution of tasks.
• Directing: giving orders or guidance to achieve a goal.
• Handling: dealing with or controlling a situation or thing.

Phrasal Verbs

• Manage without: to get along or cope in the absence of something.

  • We can manage without a computer for a few days. (We can cope without it.)

• Manage with: to get by using a limited resource.

  • She managed with the few ingredients she had. (She succeeded using what was available.)

Related Idioms

• Manage the situation: to handle or control a difficult circumstance.

  • He managed the situation calmly during the crisis. (He dealt with it effectively.)

• Manage one's time: to use time efficiently.

  • She manages her time well by planning ahead. (She uses time wisely.)