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to take on a manager

English translation: to confront a manager

20:33 Feb 22, 2008
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
English term or phrase: to take on a manager
Hello! Though I've looked this phrasal verb up in many dictionaries, I haven't managed to translate it properly. What does it mean exactly in this context?
Thanks!
We're talking about interpersonal communication, and especially interpersonal barriers to communication. Lying and distortion are two of these obstacles:
"Silence may also be a form of distortion, if not dishonesty. Not wanting to look incompetent or take on a manager in a depatment meeting, a subordinate may remain quiet instead of expressing an opinion or asking a question"
Thx!! :-)
Luca
Maverick82 (X)
Local time: 17:27
Selected answer:to confront a manager
Explanation:
HTH

Sara
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Sara Noss
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:27
Grading comment
Grazie :-)
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3 +12to confront a manager
Sara Noss
4to challenge the authority of a manager
Paul Dixon


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +12
to confront a manager


Explanation:
HTH

Sara

Sara Noss
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:27
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Grading comment
Grazie :-)

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agree  Terry Burgess: or "stand up to":-)
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16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
to challenge the authority of a manager


Explanation:
Also possible.

Oxford: be willing or ready to meet an adversary or opponent (page 1798)

Paul Dixon
Brazil
Local time: 12:27
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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