manage

[/ˈmænɪdʒ/]

verb

gerir, administrar, conseguir

1. to be in charge of or responsible for the running of a business, organization, or system

She manages a team of 20 people.

Ela gere uma equipe de 20 pessoas.

2. to succeed in accomplishing or dealing with something, especially something difficult

I managed to finish the project on time.

Consegui terminar o projeto a tempo.

3. to control or handle something with skill or care

He managed the horse expertly.

Ele controlou o cavalo com perícia.

4. to be able to afford or sustain something

Can you manage another slice of cake?

Consegues mais um pedaço de bolo?

NYC Slang

pull off, handle

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

gerenciar, administrar, dar conta de

Most commonly used; 'dar conta de' is colloquial for 'manage to do'

São Paulo

gerenciar, tocar (negócio)

'Tocar' is informal for running a business

Portugal

gerir, dar a volta, conseguir

'Dar a volta' means to manage or get by

manage one's time

manage expectations

manage the situation

manage on a budget

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