administer

US /ədˈmɪn.ə.stɚ/
UK /ədˈmɪn.ə.stɚ/
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1.

administrar, gestionar

manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.)

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The school is administered by a board of governors.
La escuela es administrada por una junta de gobernadores.
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He was appointed to administer the new department.
Fue nombrado para administrar el nuevo departamento.
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2.

administrar, aplicar

dispense or apply (a remedy or drug)

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The nurse will administer the medication.
La enfermera administrará el medicamento.
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The doctor decided to administer a strong painkiller.
El médico decidió administrar un analgésico fuerte.
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3.

administrar, impartir

deal out or dole out (justice or punishment)

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The judge will administer justice fairly.
El juez administrará justicia de manera justa.
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The government must administer punishment to criminals.
El gobierno debe administrar castigo a los criminales.
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