1. to manage, organize, or conduct affairs or operations in a competent and productive manner with minimal waste of time or resources
The manager was able to administer efficiently the entire department's budget.
O gerente conseguiu administrar eficientemente o orçamento de todo o departamento.
2. to carry out duties or tasks in a systematic and streamlined way
The new software helps to administer efficiently the company's resources.
O novo software ajuda a administrar eficientemente os recursos da empresa.