micromanage

Definition

To manage, direct, or control a person, group, or system to an unnecessary level of detail or precision.

Etymology

Back-formation from micromanagement, equivalent to micro- + manage.

Example Sentences

• "The employees complained that their boss was micromanaging when she insisted that they account for their time in fifteen-minute intervals."
• "As GBR is intended to operate at arm's length from government while also being responsible for implementing a 30-year strategy, it is hoped that the industry will be less micro-managed by ministers and officials at both the DfT and within the Treasury."