Meaning & use
co-manager
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UK/ˌkəʊ ˈmænɪdʒə/
US/ˌkoʊ ˈmænɪdʒɚ/
Meaning
nouncountable
A person who shares the job of managing a business, team or project equally with someone else.
Grammar: Often followed by of: co-manager of the store.
Patterns
- co-manager of something
She is the co-manager of the bakery with her brother.
The two co-managers split the weekly schedule between them.
As co-manager, he handles the budget while she handles staff.
Word forms
| plural | co-managers |
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Common combinations
- appoint a co-manager
- The owners appointed a co-manager last month.
- co-manager of a team
- She is co-manager of the sales team.
- become co-manager
- He became co-manager after two years.
- co-manager role
- The co-manager role suits two people who trust each other.
- fund co-manager
- The fund co-manager reported strong returns.
Synonyms and how they differ
- deputy
- A deputy ranks below the manager, whereas a co-manager is an equal.
- assistant manager
- An assistant manager supports the manager and does not share final authority.
- joint manager
- Joint manager means the same but sounds more formal.
Word family
- manage verb
- To be in charge of something.
- management noun
- The people or act of managing.
- manager noun
- A person in charge.
Commonly confused: co-manager or co-owner?
co-manager vs co-owner
A co-owner shares ownership, not necessarily the daily running of the business.
Practice
Two people have equal authority over a shop. Each is a ___ of the shop.
Choose one answer.
Co-manager means equal partner in managing. A subordinate has less authority.
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