Terms Related to Man and Management

Man and Related Terms

• Man (n): The human race; any member or group of it. Some find the use of "man" to refer to all humanity to be exclusionary and prefer to use alternative terms like "humankind" or "people."

• Man (v): To be present in order to operate something.

• Manhood (n): The condition of being a man, or the qualities considered typical of a man.

• Manly (adj): Possessing qualities like strength and bravery that are associated with men.

• Manliness (n): The qualities of strength and bravery associated with men.

• Mannish (adj): (of a woman) Having characteristics typically associated with men.

• Management (n): The control and organization of something, especially a business; also the people in charge of a business organization.

• Manager (n): A person in charge of a section or department of a business.

• Managerial (adj): Relating to or characteristic of management

• Managed care (n): A system where medical costs are controlled by limiting the services offered by doctors and hospitals.

• Mandate (n): The authority to act in a specific way, often given by a vote or ruling.

• Mandate (v): To make something necessary, usually by law.

• Mandatory (adj): Made necessary by law or some other rule.

• Manhandle (v): To handle someone or something with force.

• Manhole (n): An opening in the ground, typically covered by a metal lid, providing access to underground pipes and wires.

• Maneuver (n): A planned and controlled movement, especially of military forces; a planned action intended to gain an advantage.

• Maneuver (v): To cause someone to act in a particular way; to handle and move something with care and difficulty.

• Mangle (v): To destroy something by twisting or tearing it, so its form is changed.

• Manageable (adj): Easy or possible to deal with.

• Manger (n): A trough or open box where animals feed.

• Mangy (adj): Covered with rough, unhealthy skin and lack of hair; also, old and unclean.

• Manila (adj): Made of strong, stiff paper, usually light brown.

• Mango (n): A tropical fruit with juicy, orange-yellow flesh.

• Manifesto (n): A written statement of beliefs or aims, especially of a political party.

• Manifold (adj): Many and of different types.

• Manipulate (v): To influence or control someone or something for personal advantage, often secretly.

• Manipulative (adj): Characterized by or inclined to manipulation.

• Manipulation (n): The act of manipulating someone or something

• Manhunt (n): An organized search for a person, especially a criminal.

• Mankind (n): The whole human race.

Idioms with "Man"

• A man's best friend: a dog
• The man in the street: a typical person; the general public