Meaning of the word stage-manage in English

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stage-manage

US /ˈsteɪdʒˌmæn.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsteɪdʒˌmæn.ɪdʒ/
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Verb

1.

to organize and control a situation or event, especially in a way that makes it appear to be spontaneous or natural

Example:
The politician tried to stage-manage the entire press conference.
She's very good at stage-managing her public image.
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