manage out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To adopt management policies intended to bother one or more employees so that they will resign.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “manage out” mean?
To adopt management policies intended to bother one or more employees so that they will resign.
Is “manage out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.