noun
manager
MAN-ih-juh
noun
1
A person responsible for running a business, department, team, or similar organization.
"The store manager approved the refund on the spot."
"She was promoted to manager after just two years."
2
A person who handles the business affairs of a performer or sports team; a head coach.
"His manager negotiated the recording contract."
How to Use Manager
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to be in charge of people, a business, or an organization's day-to-day operations.
Common pairings
line manager
general manager
hiring manager
account manager
Word Forms
managers plural
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Etymology
From manage plus the agent suffix -er, "one who manages."