manage up
C1 formal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Learn how to work well with your boss and make sure they trust and support you.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
To build a productive relationship with superiors by understanding their priorities, communicating proactively, and aligning your work with their expectations.
"Learning to manage up is just as important as leading your own team effectively."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Business and management jargon. Carries a neutral or positive connotation — it is seen as a professional skill, not manipulation. Common in leadership development contexts.
Commonly used with
effectively skills boss leadership executive relationship
Forms
Base
manage up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
manages up
he/she/it
Past simple
managed up
yesterday
Past participle
managed up
have + pp
-ing form
managing up
continuous
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Synonyms
manage your boss align with leadership influence upward
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