Apply something to something là gì

apply

verb

NAmE//əˈplaɪ//

Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they apply

he / she / it applies

past simple applied

-ing form applying

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for job/school

1[intransitive, transitive] to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, admission to (= permission to enter) a college or university, etc. You should apply in person/in writing. apply for something to apply for a job/passport/grant apply to somebody/something (for something) to apply to a company/college apply to do something He has applied to join the army.

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use

2[transitive] to use something or make something work in a particular situation apply something to apply economic sanctions/political pressure apply something to something The new technology was applied to farming.

paint/cream

3[transitive] apply something (to something) to put or spread something such as paint, cream, etc. onto a surface Apply the lotion sparingly to your face and neck. The glue should be applied to both surfaces.

be relevant

4[intransitive, transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) to concern or relate to someone or something Special conditions apply if you are under 18. apply to somebody/something What I am saying applies only to some of you. apply something to somebody/something The word unexciting could never be applied to her novels.

work hard

5[transitive] to work at something or study something very hard apply yourself You would pass your exams if you applied yourself. apply yourself/something to something/to doing something We applied our minds to finding a solution to our problem.

press hard

6[transitive] to press on something hard with your hand, foot, etc. to make something work or have an effect on something apply something to apply the brakes (of a vehicle) apply something to something Pressure applied to the wound will stop the bleeding.

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