manage down
C1 formal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Be a good boss to the people who work for you.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
To lead, supervise, and develop employees or team members who report to you.
"Good leaders must be able to manage down, giving their team clear direction and regular feedback."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Business jargon. Used in management training, HR contexts, and corporate discourse. Contrasts with 'manage up' and 'manage across'.
Commonly used with
effectively well team staff subordinates direct reports
Forms
Base
manage down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
manages down
he/she/it
Past simple
managed down
yesterday
Past participle
managed down
have + pp
-ing form
managing down
continuous
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Synonyms
supervise lead direct oversee subordinates
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