apply
🇺🇸
/əˈplaɪ/
🇬🇧
/əˈplaɪ/
verb
A2
To formally ask for something, like a job or permission.
I will apply for the scholarship next week.
B2
To be relevant or have an effect on someone or something.
The rules apply to everyone in the classroom.
B2
To use something in a particular situation.
We can apply this theory to solve the problem.
B2
To put a substance on a surface.
She applied the lotion gently to her skin.
R
To work hard at something or study diligently.
If you apply yourself, you can achieve great things.
R
To press firmly on something to make it work or to have an effect.
Apply pressure to stop the bleeding.
translation
To formally ask for something, like a job or permission.; To be relevant or have an effect on someone or something.; To use something in a particular situation.; To put a substance on a surface.; To work hard at something or study diligently.; To press firmly on something to make it work or to have an effect.
Word Forms
3rd Present
applies
Past
applied
Perfect
applied
Progressive
applying