apply
//əˈplaɪ//
Verb
applyInfinitive
applyPresent tense
appliedPast tense
appliedPast participle
applyingPresent participle
appliesThird-person singular
1
to make a formal request for something, especially a job, admission to an institution, or permission
She applied for a job at the hospital.
2
to put or spread something onto a surface
Apply the cream to your face twice a day.
3
to be relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or person
This rule applies to all students.
4
to use something for a particular purpose or to put something into practice
We need to apply these rules to all situations.
5
to exert or bring to bear (force, pressure, or influence)
The company applied pressure to lower costs.