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Meaning of the word managed in English

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managed

Verb

1.

be in charge of (a company, establishment, or undertaking); administer; run.

Example:
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their elder son managed the farm
Synonym:
runheaddirectcontrolleadgovernrulecommandsuperintendsuperviseoverseeadministerorganizeconducthandleguidehead up
2.

succeed in surviving or in attaining one's aims, especially against heavy odds; cope.

Example:
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Catherine managed on five hours' sleep a night
Synonym:
copemake docarry onsurviveshift for oneselfmake ends meetmake outget by
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