manage

/ˈma-nij/

Italian maneggiare, from mano hand, from Latin manus

verb

  1. to handle or direct with a degree of skill: such as

  2. to exercise executive, administrative, and supervisory direction of

  3. to treat with care : husband

manage a business

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. manage implies direct handling and manipulating or maneuvering toward a desired result.

noun

  1. the schooling or handling of a horse

  2. a riding school

  3. the action and paces of a trained riding horse

verb

  1. to arrange or exhibit so as to achieve a desired effect

  2. to arrange or direct from behind the scenes

  3. to act as stage manager for