administer

US /ædˈmɪnɪstɚ/

UK /əd'mɪnɪstə(r)/

B2

verb

  • To give e.g. medicine to a patient
  • To manage or have responsibility for something
  • To ensure something is performed correctly, fairly

other

  • To manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.).
  • To give or apply (a remedy or drug).
  • To dispense or apply (justice or law).
  • To manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of.
  • To give or apply (a remedy or drug).