managed

1.

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

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their elder son managed the farm

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run head direct control lead govern rule command superintend supervise oversee administer organize conduct handle guide head up

2.

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

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Catherine managed on five hours' sleep a night

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cope make do carry on survive shift for oneself make ends meet make out get by

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