Definition

1. Verb:
   • To work in an administrative capacity; to manage, supervise, or be in charge of the execution, operation, or conduct of an organization, system, or set of affairs.

Usage

• The verb "administrate" is used to describe the action of performing administrative duties, which typically involve planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. It implies a formal or official responsibility for oversight.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The board hired a new manager to administrate the regional offices.
  • Her primary role is to administrate the complex grant application process.
  • A committee was formed to administrate the new environmental policy.

Advanced Usage

• "to administrate over": To have official supervisory control or authority over a domain or group. (Note: This construction is less common than "administer over").
  • The governor will administrate over the implementation of the new law.

Variants and Related Words

• Administration (n): The process or activity of running an organization or system; the group of people who manage an organization.
  • The university's administration is located in the main building.
• Administrative (adj): Relating to the management of an organization or institution.
  • She handles administrative tasks like scheduling and filing.
• Administrator (n): A person responsible for managing and organizing affairs.
  • The system administrator fixed the network issue.

Synonyms

• Manage: To be in charge of, control, or handle.
• Oversee: To supervise or watch over a process or activity.
• Direct: To guide, control, or be in charge of an operation.
• Supervise: To observe and direct the execution of a task or project.

Phrasal Verbs

Related Idioms

Verb

1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
   • administer a program
   • she administers the funds