micromanaging

IPA/ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌmæn.ɪdʒ/
KK[mˌaɪkromˈænɪdʒɪŋ]IPA/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌmæn.ɪdʒ/

micromanaging — verb

  • micromanagingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • micromanagings3rd person singular
  • micromanaginging-ing form
  • micromanagingedpast simple

1. to watch over or direct the work of others so closely that you end up controllin

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to watch over or direct the work of others so closely that you end up controlling even the smallest decisions and tasks — usually more than is needed or helpful

例句

Keiko quit because her boss was micromanaging every email she wrote.

micromanage + noun: micromanaging every email

Amara's supervisor micromanaged the office move down to where each plant sat.

同義詞
  • overmanage

    less common than micromanage; similar meaning but without the focus on tiny details

  • nitpick

    focuses on finding and criticising small faults rather than controlling all aspects

反義詞
  • delegate

    to give tasks and authority to others rather than keeping control yourself

  • empower

    to give others the freedom and confidence to make their own decisions

文法句型

micromanage + noun

micromanage + wh-clause

常見錯誤

❌The coach micromanages every play because the game is close.
✅The coach closely directs every play because the game is close.
💡'micromanage' always implies excessive, unwanted control, not careful attention in a high-stakes situation.