manager

[man-i-jer]

noun

1. a person who has control or direction of an institution, business, etc., or of a part, division, or phase of it.

   Synonyms: boss, supervisor, superintendent, executive, administrator

2. a person who manages.

   the manager of our track team.

3. a person who controls and manipulates resources and expenditures, as of a household.

4. British.,  (formerly) a theatrical producer.

manager

/ ˈmænɪdʒə /

noun

1. a person who directs or manages an organization, industry, shop, etc

2. a person who controls the business affairs of an actor, entertainer, etc

3. a person who controls the training of a sportsman or team

4. a person who has a talent for managing efficiently

5. law a person appointed by a court to carry on a business during receivership

6. (in Britain) a member of either House of Parliament appointed to arrange a matter in which both Houses are concerned

7. a computer program that organizes a resource, such as a set of files or a database

Other Word Forms

• managership noun
• submanager noun
• submanagership noun
• undermanager noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of manager¹

First recorded in 1580–90; manage + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The team’s scheduled starter for their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, Tyler Glasnow, was scratched with what manager Dave Roberts said was back tightness.

From Los Angeles Times

"Yeah, I'm pleased with the result but also the performance," said manager Bompastor.

From BBC

One thing that has been unique to Tuchel is the relatively small number of games he's taken charge of in the opening months of his tenure compared to other recent England managers.

From BBC

Under new manager Andree Jeglertz, Manchester City have made it clear they want to be challenging for the title and returning to Champions League football.

From BBC

An infielder, Schaeffer hit .214 over six minor league seasons before retiring as a player to become a minor league manager in the Rockies system.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• administrator 
• boss 
• controller 
• director 
• executive 
• officer 
• official 
• organizer 
• producer 
• superintendent 
• supervisor 

When To Use

What does manager mean?

Manager most commonly refers to a person who supervises employees in a company or other organization.Managers are typically somewhere in the middle level of an organization—the term most commonly refers to a person who is a boss but also has a boss. Manager is the noun form of the verb manage, which has many meanings but commonly means to be in charge of or supervise employees.Example: After six years, I’ve finally been promoted to the position of manager.