Cool MateManager
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.