apply

A verb used to indicate the act of making a formal request, putting something into operation, or spreading a substance onto a surface.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подаче официального запроса, введению чего-либо в действие или нанесению вещества на поверхность.esVerbo que se utiliza para indicar la acción de presentar una solicitud formal, poner algo en uso o efecto, o extender una sustancia sobre una superficie.frVerbe désignant l'action de soumettre une demande officielle, de mettre en œuvre quelque chose, ou d'étaler une substance sur une surface.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, einen offiziellen Antrag zu stellen, etwas in Kraft zu setzen oder eine Substanz auf eine Oberfläche aufzutragen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer um pedido oficial, colocar algo em prática ou espalhar uma substância sobre uma superfície.zh动词，表示提出正式申请或请求，使某事物生效或实施，或将某物涂敷于表面等含义。arفعل يدل على تقديم طلب رسمي، أو وضع شيء موضع التنفيذ، أو دهن مادة على سطح، أو استعمال شيء لغرض معين.

1. Make a formal request A2 formal

   To make a formal request for something, such as a job, permission, or a place at a university.

   • She applied for a job at the bank.
   • He applied to three different universities.
   • You need to apply for a visa before traveling.

   ruПодать заявкуessolicitar formalmentefrFaire une demande formelledeSich bewerbenptFazer uma solicitação formalzh申请arتقديم طلب

   Synonyme: appealasklodgepetitionput inrequestseeksubmit

2. Put into use or practice B1 formal

   To use something, such as a rule, method, or skill, in a particular situation.

   • We need to apply the new safety regulations immediately.
   • She applied her knowledge of physics to solve the problem.
   • The theory is difficult to apply in real-world scenarios.

   ruПрименятьesAplicar, poner en prácticafrappliquerdeAnwendenptAplicarzh应用arتطبيق

   Synonyme: employexerciseexertimplementpracticeuseutilize

   Antonyme: disregardignoremishandlemisuseneglect

3. Spread or put on a surface A2 formal

   To spread a substance, such as paint, cream, or glue, onto a surface.

   • Apply the sunscreen evenly to your skin.
   • He applied a fresh coat of paint to the wall.
   • Make sure to apply the glue thinly and evenly.

   ruНаноситьesaplicar o extender sobre una superficiefrappliquer (une substance)deAuftragenptAplicarzh涂抹arيَدهن

   Synonyme: coatcoverdaublayput onrubsmearspread

   Antonyme: peelremovestrip

• applied past participle
• applied past simple
• applying present participle
• applies third person singular