To act on, or put into action, a request
To exert or put to use
“I will try to apply these principles to my everyday life.”
To be applicable or relevant
“The house rules apply to everyone who chooses to live here.”
To put a layer of (something) on a surface
“We used rollers to apply a fresh coat of paint to our walls.”
To make a formal application or request
“You will need to apply for a license before you can drive a car.”
To apply for a job, role or position
“When an opportunity to apply for the role of a school SENCO presented itself, I did not hesitate to apply for the position.”
(apply oneself) To work hard or commit to an objective
“You need to apply yourself to your training if you want to succeed.”
Related Words and Phrases
|