manage up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
To calculate one's interactions with someone above oneself in a hierarchy (often one's own manager) so as to try to guide them into choosing a certain option (narrow scope) or to guide them into doing a better job at their leadership of their subordinates (broader scope).
tính toán tương tác với người đứng đầu để hướng dẫn họ chọn lựa
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Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “manage up” mean?
To calculate one's interactions with someone above oneself in a hierarchy (often one's own manager) so as to try to guide them into choosing a certain option (narrow scope) or to guide them into doing a better job at their leadership of their subordinates (broader scope).
Is “manage up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.