manager

Definition

  • noun: someone who is in charge of a business, department, etc.
  • noun: one that 'manages'
  • synonyms: contriver, intriguer, controller

Examples

  • The team's 'general manager' acquired five new players for the upcoming season.

  • The 'manager' decided to change pitchers in the eighth inning.

  • I'd like to speak to the 'manager', please.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I wake up scared. Sometimes it takes me a while to remember where I am. Maybe I should get a gun and rob the Food-Way so they'd send me home. I could shoot the manager while I was at it. Sort of like a bonus. I guess I'm too old for that sort of nonsense anymore. I don't like it here. (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption
  • (..) Make sure your man double-bags. Last time, the bottom near came out. Make sure you double-bag like the lady says. Understand? Yes, sir. Surely will. I don't think the store manager likes me very much. Sometimes after work, I go to the park and feed the birds. I keep thinking... (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption