LEARNit Dictionary
apply
verb
/əˈplaɪ/
UK
/əˈplaɪ/
US
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.
درخواست دادن, تقاضا کردن, درخواست رسمی دادن
2
B2
to affect or be relevant to somebody/something
مرتبط بودن, تأثیر داشتن
Special conditions apply if you are under 18.
The
rules applied
to employees and their behaviour at work.
What I am saying applies only to some of you.
The policy will
apply equally
to everyone.
The
law applied
only to foreign nationals.
The word ‘unexciting’ could never be applied to her novels.
3
B2
to use something or make something work in a particular situation
بهکار بردن, اعمال کردن, استفاده کردن, بهکار گرفتن
to
apply
political
pressure
The challenge allows students to
apply
economic
principles
they learn in class.
to apply economic sanctions
to apply a test/method/technique/approach/rule
Each citizen needs to
apply
the same
standards
to himself as to others.
The new technology was applied to farming.
Now is the time to apply the insights you have gained from your studies.
4
B2
to put or spread something such as paint, cream, etc. onto a surface
مالیدن, پخش کردن, زدن, پوشاندن
Apply the cream sparingly to your face and neck.
The glue should be applied to both surfaces.
She combed her hair and carefully applied her make-up.
The paint was applied with a fine brush.
5
to work at something or study something very hard
زحمت کشیدن, جدیت به خرج دادن, تلاش کردن
You would pass your exams if you applied yourself.
We applied our minds to finding a solution to our problem.
6
to press on something hard with your hand, foot, etc. to make something work or have an effect on something
اعمال کردن, فشار دادن, اعمال نیرو کردن
to apply the brakes (of a vehicle)
Pressure applied to the wound will stop the bleeding.