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Manager

UK /["/ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈmænɪdʒər/"]/

Definition

a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop or a similar organization or part of one

In simple words: A person who is in charge of a team or organization.

Examples

  • The manager of the restaurant always greets customers warmly.
  • As a project manager, she coordinates all team activities.
  • My manager asked me to complete the report by Friday.
  • There’s a new manager in our office who is very strict.
  • The baseball manager made a strategic decision during the game.

Usage notes

Use 'manager' for business or workplace contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing work. Can be used formally in resumes.

Grammar pattern

manager + of + team/department

Memory hint

Think of a 'man' in a suit with a 'manage' sticker.

Collocations

  • assistant
  • deputy
  • junior
  • appoint
  • hire
  • be named
  • manager for
  • assistant
  • deputy
  • junior
  • appoint
  • hire
  • be named
  • manager for
  • Brazilian
  • England
  • Yankees

Synonyms

  • administrator
  • director
  • supervisor
  • leader
  • executive

Antonyms

  • employee
  • subordinate

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'supervisor' — a manager has a higher position.
  • Using 'managers' when referring to only one person.
  • Assuming 'manager' only refers to people in high positions; it can include mid-level managers.