the handling or government of anything, but esp. of a horse; management; administration. see manege.-to have under control and direction; to conduct; to guide; to administer; to treat; to handle.-hence: esp., to guide by careful or delicate treatment; to wield with address; to make subservient by artful conduct; to bring around cunningly to one's plans.-to train in the manege, as a horse; to exercise in graceful or artful action.-to treat with care; to husband.-to bring about; to contrive.-to direct affairs; to carry on business or affairs; to administer.