administer
/ədˈmɪnɪstər/
verb
- To manage or be in charge of the operation of something, such as a business, organization, or system.
- She was hired to administer the new department at the hospital.
- The committee will administer the funds for the community project.
- It is his job to administer the company's payroll and benefits.
- To give or dispense something, such as a medicine, test, or punishment.
- The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
- The judge will administer the oath to the witness.
- Teachers are trained to administer first aid in an emergency.
- To apply or carry out something, such as a law, rule, or policy.
- It is the duty of the court to administer justice.
- The school board will administer the new dress code starting next month.
- The police are responsible for administering the law fairly.