The verb 'administrate' means to

• A. to direct or manage
• B. to distribute or give out
• C. to control
• D. to supervise

Answer: (A)

Administrate is about taking charge of how something is run. It means to direct or manage the execution of a program, project, or organization—planning, organizing, coordinating resources, and guiding people to keep things moving smoothly. That broader sense best fits the idea of overseeing operations, which is why directing or managing is the right interpretation. While supervising is related, and controlling highlights power, those ideas don’t capture the full scope as well as directing and managing does. Distributing or giving out things is more about handing out items than running an operation, so it isn’t the best match here.