Background for applying

applying

/əˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/

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verb

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

Examples :

"to apply cream to a rash"

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verb

To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case

Examples :

"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"

action process function

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verb

To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative

Examples :

"The teacher is applying the new rule to all students, considering it suitable for their behavior. "

action job business work

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verb

To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention

Examples :

"She is applying sunscreen to her skin before going to the beach. "

action process work

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verb

To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.

Examples :

"He is applying himself to his studies to get better grades. "

action language

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verb

To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).

Examples :

"I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender."

job business organization position work

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verb

To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.

Examples :

"That rule only applies to foreigners."

organization business job work service

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verb

To busy; to keep at work; to ply.

Examples :

"She spent the entire morning applying herself to finishing the report. "

work action job process

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verb

Examples :

"My friend is applying to the new museum exhibit tomorrow. "

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noun

The act of applying; an application.

Examples :

"The applying of sunscreen is important before going to the beach. "