manager
gb/mˈænɪd͡ʒɚ/ us/mˈænɪd͡ʒɚ/
A2
English
~ 600
vezető, menedzser, ügynök
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the manager of [something]
The store manager hired two new assistants.
Az üzletvezető két új asszisztenst vett fel.
She was promoted to marketing manager last year.
Tavaly marketingmenedzserré léptették elő.
Our team manager organized a meeting to discuss the project.
The general manager announced the company's new strategy.
He spoke to the hotel manager about the room problem.
Learner examples
My father is the manager of a hotel.
Apám egy szálloda vezetője.
The manager told us to start work.
A vezető azt mondta, hogy kezdjünk dolgozni.
I asked the manager for help.
The manager gave me a new task.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manager' with 'management'. 'Manager' is a person; 'management' is the act of managing or the group of managers collectively.
Meaning
Person in charge of a group
Collocations
general manager
|project manager
|team manager
|store manager
|line manager
Synonyms
supervisor (Often refers to someone who directly oversees daily work, sometimes at a lower level than 'manager'.)
|
administrator (Focuses more on organizing and maintaining systems rather than leading people directly.)
Antonyms
employee (Refers to someone who works under a manager's direction.)
Themes
business
|work
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who leads and organizes the work of others in a business or group.
A person who is responsible for directing, controlling, or organizing the work of other people in a company, organization, or team.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s manager
Her music manager booked a world tour for next year.
A zenei menedzsere jövőre világkörüli turnét szervezett neki.
The actor's manager negotiated a higher salary for the role.
A színész menedzsere magasabb gázsit tárgyalt ki a szerepért.
He met with his sports manager to discuss training schedules.
Learner examples
The singer's manager found her many shows.
Az énekesnő menedzsere sok fellépést szerzett neki.
My brother is a football player and has a manager.
A bátyám futballista, és van ügynöke.
The actor's manager takes care of his business.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'manager' with 'agent'. While both represent clients, agents often focus on finding work, while managers may handle broader career advice and planning.
Meaning
Career representative for talent
Collocations
talent manager
|music manager
|sports manager
|personal manager
Synonyms
agent (Often used in entertainment and sports; focuses on finding jobs and negotiating deals, sometimes distinct from 'manager'.)
Themes
entertainment
|sports
|business
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A person who helps an actor, singer, or sports player get work and make business decisions.
A person who arranges work, negotiates contracts, and oversees the career of an entertainer, athlete, or other professional talent.
Grammar
Dictionary form
manager
IPA
GB/mˈænɪd͡ʒɚ/
US/mˈænɪd͡ʒɚ/
Syllables & stress
man - ager (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (man)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: manager
- Plural: managers
Word family
Forms
managers
noun
Core family
manage
verb B1
management
noun B1
Related words
manageable
adjective
managerial
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
general manager
1/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl mˈænɪd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Overall operations head
The person in charge of all parts of a company or one location of it.
Examples
- The general manager will decide on the budget changes.
- He was promoted to general manager after five years.
line manager
1/lˈaɪn mˈænɪd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Direct work supervisor
The person who is directly responsible for your daily work at your job.
Examples
- Please speak to your line manager about taking time off.
- Her line manager gave her feedback on the report.
project manager
1/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt mˈænɪd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Leader of a specific project
The person who plans and leads a project until it is finished.
Examples
- Our project manager set the deadline for next month.
- The project manager coordinated tasks between departments.