The manager



Example: The manager leads the team through daily operations

Definition


"The manager" refers to a person responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations and employees within an organization or team, ensuring that goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Etymology


The term "the manager" originates from the Italian word 'maneggiare,' meaning 'to handle' or 'to train horses,' which evolved into Old French as 'managier,' meaning 'to manage, control.' Over time, it came to describe someone who handles or directs affairs, leading to the modern sense of a person in charge of a team or organization.

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"The manager" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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