Manager Meaning
/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
nounThe head coach.
Sentence Examples
The manager sat on the bench with his arms folded.
The manager has put him back in the major league.
I'm acting as deputy till the manager returns.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The store ____ asked me to fill out a job application form yesterday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the team was responsible for making the final decisions and also leading the players to victory.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)meh₂-der. Proto-Italic *manus Latin manus Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Latin -izāre Vulgar Latin *manizāre Old Italian maneggiareder.? Old French manegebor. Middle English *manage English manage Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English manager From manage + -er.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Although they did not want to risk wasting money, faster-climbing managers did value generosity and fair-mindedness."
— 2009, Bernard M. Bass, Ruth Bass, The Bass Handbook of Leadership: Theory, Research, and Managerial Applications, →ISBN, page ii:
"And it was a fitting victory for Liverpool as Anfield celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of their legendary Scottish manager Bill Shankly."
— 2013 September 1, Phil McNulty, BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The store ____ asked me to fill out a job application form yesterday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the team was responsible for making the final decisions and also leading the players to victory.