what is this spanish word "gestiones" ?

Question

it is in the following phrase "...Como resultado de las gestiones antes mencionadas.."

Answer 1

...as a result of the steps/formalities mentioned before....

Probably some context would help.

Answer 2

gestiones is translated in english as administrations, managements, keepers, etc

Answer 3

Always depending on the context, David.

Answer 4

Thanks everyone, i was making a rookie mistake of using the plural , gestiones , in my spanishdict.com search criteria..