apply

[əˈplaɪ]

Definition:
1. Put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.
2. To use something or make something work in a particular situation.
3. Ask for something.

Use 'apply' in a sentence:

1. If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job.
2. The right thing would be to apply direct pressure to the wound.
3. Underline the following that apply to you.
4. They can better apply theory to practice.
5. Have steps been taken to acquaint breeders with their right to apply for licenses?
6. Why don't you apply some mentholatum here?
7. He confided to me that he had applied for another job.
8. When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat.
9. We must be consistent in applying the rules.
10. They may apply to join the organization.
11. After 15 years in the U.S., he has finally decided to apply for American citizenship.
12. They applied for a home improvement loan.
13. Apply the cream sparingly to your face and neck.
14. The rule applies where a person owns stock in a corporation.
15. Pressure applied to the wound will stop the bleeding.
16. Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum.
17. In spare moments he applied his mind to how rockets could be used to make money.
18. How do I apply for the grant?
19. A large number of people have applied for the job.
20. Applying the dye can be messy, particularly on long hair.
21. The new rule will be applied retrospectively.
22. You should apply in person/by letter .
23. Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association?
24. Tickets are limited and will be allocated to those who apply first.
25. He has applied to join the army.
26. The theory does not apply universally.
27. Different rules applied in wartime.
28. Stephen would do well if only he applied himself.
29. He has to apply for a permit, and we have to find him a job.
30. These ideas are often difficult to apply in practice.
31. They forgot to apply the handbrake and the car rolled 60ft into the river.
32. She's left it too late to apply for the job.
33. It's only fair to let her know that you intend to apply.
34. He has to apply for a permit and we have to find him a job.
35. What I am saying applies only to some of you.
36. Apply papaya pulp on the skin.
37. Connell said a new medical term should be applied to Berg's actions. He calls it 'medicide'.
38. I think you should apply for this grant.
39. The next decision is where to apply.
40. The college he applied to has accepted him.
41. The Government appears to be applying the same principle.
42. You can apply for citizenship after five years' residency.
43. I am continuing to apply for jobs.
44. Faulks has applied himself to this task with considerable energy.
45. First I applied a blue colour wash to the canvas.
46. The law applies to both individuals and corporate bodies.
47. I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.
48. You only need to apply light pressure.
49. Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post?
50. The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding.
51. The convention does not apply to us.
52. Students apply for admission to a particular college.
53. You would pass your exams if you applied yourself.
54. This concept has been applied successively to painting, architecture and sculpture.
55. The leaflet explains how to apply for a place.
56. The new rules apply only to pilots of passenger airlines.
57. Apply the cream evenly over the skin.
58. Students apply to the program directly through their schools.
59. She'd applied for 30 jobs at the last count.
60. Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
61. I applied for the post more in hope than expectation.
62. Industry leaders want scientists to engage in fundamental research, not applied research.
63. I'll definitely apply then.
64. His project is concerned with applying the technology to practical business problems.
65. The new technology was applied to farming.
66. Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process.
67. On their advice I applied for the job.
68. Use the applicator to apply cream to the affected area.
69. Special conditions apply if you are under 18.
70. What's the form when you apply for a research grant?
71. The country applied for full membership of the European Union.
72. We applied our minds to finding a solution to our problem.
73. Apply a dressing to the wound and bandage it.