apply
/əˈplaɪ/
verb
- To make a formal request for something, such as a job, permission, or admission.
- You need to apply to the university before the deadline.
- He applied for a visa to travel abroad.
- She decided to apply for the position of manager.
- To put something onto a surface, such as paint, cream, or glue.
- Apply the sunscreen evenly on your skin.
- The nurse applied a bandage to the wound.
- He applied a thin layer of paint to the wall.
- To use or put into practice a rule, method, or skill.
- The new safety rules will apply to all employees.
- She applied her knowledge of math to solve the puzzle.
- You should apply the same logic to this problem.
- To be relevant or have an effect on someone or something.
- Does the same rule apply to children under five?
- The law applies to everyone in the country.
- This discount applies only to students.