1. handled or controlled with care, tenderness, or a soft touch; dealt with in a mild or considerate manner
The therapist managed gently with the patient's anxiety.
A terapeuta gerenciou com delicadeza a ansiedade do paciente.
2. guided or directed subtly without force or harshness
She managed gently to steer the conversation toward a solution.
Ela conseguiu sutilmente orientar a conversa em direção a uma solução.