to conduct the running of (e.g. a business)

to control or supervise (a person or an animal)

to guide or have charge of (a sports team, athlete, entertainer, etc)

to use (e.g. money) economically

He managed his resources carefully

to succeed in handling or accomplishing (e.g. something cumbersome or difficult)

I can't manage the crate by myself

to be able to fit in (e.g. an appointmentsomething)

I'm full – I don't think I can manage a dessert

Can you manage dinner one evening next week?

to be able to cope with a difficult situation; esp to use one's finances to the best advantage