managing

man·age  (mnj)

v. man·aged, man·ag·ing, man·ag·es

v.tr.

1. To direct or control the use of; handle: manage a complex machine tool.

2.

a. To exert control over: "Managing the news . . . is the oldest game in town" (James Reston). "A major crisis to be managed loomed on the horizon" (Time).

b. To make submissive to one's authority, discipline, or persuasion.

3. To direct the affairs or interests of: manage a company; an agency that manages performers. See Synonyms at conduct.

4. To succeed in accomplishing or achieving, especially with difficulty; contrive or arrange: managed to get a promotion.

v.intr.

1. To direct or conduct business affairs.

2. To continue to get along; carry on: learning how to manage on my own.

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[Italian maneggiare, from Vulgar Latin *manidire, from Latin manus, hand; see man-² in Indo-European roots.]

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managing [ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ]

adj

(Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) having administrative control or authority a managing director

Translations

managing [ˈmænɪdʒɪŋ] CPD managing director N (Brit) → director(a) m/f gerente
managing editor N → director(a) m/f editorial
managing partner N → socio mf gerente