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managing

[/ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle), adjective
gerenciando, administrando, dirigindo
1. Present participle of manage; the act of directing, controlling, or organizing something or someone
She is managing the project successfully.
Ela está gerenciando o projeto com sucesso.
2. Adjective: relating to management or those who manage; responsible for running an organization or department
The managing director made the final decision.
O diretor gerente tomou a decisão final.
3. Coping with or dealing with something difficult or demanding
Managing stress is important for your health.
Gerenciar o estresse é importante para sua saúde.
Synonyms
administratingoverseeingdirectingcontrollinghandlingorchestrating
Antonyms
neglectingignoringabandoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerenciando, administrando
most common usage in business contexts
São Paulo
gerenciando
preferred in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
administrando, conduzindo
both forms widely used
Portugal
gerir, administrar
gerenciar is less common; prefer gerir and administrar

Related Idioms & Phrases

managing expectations - setting realistic standards
managing up - handling one's relationship with superiors
managing down - supervising subordinates effectively
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