managing

man-ag-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of *manage*. Being in charge of or directing (a business, organization, or undertaking).

  2. 2.

    Succeeding in doing or coping with something.

  3. 3.

    Having executive control or authority.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    managing director — the senior executive responsible for running a company
  • •
    managing editor — the editor responsible for overseeing publication
  • •
    managing partner — a partner with authority over operations

Related words

Antonyms: mismanaging, neglecting
See also: manage, managed, management, manager
Synonyms: controlling, directing, handling, overseeing

Etymology

From Italian maneggiare ("to handle, manage"), from Latin manus ("hand"). The present participle is formed with the -ing suffix.