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Definition of applying - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
relevanceRare relevant or pertinent to a situationRare
- The applying rules must be followed by everyone.
2.
usageRare in the process of being put into useRare
- The applying techniques are crucial for the project.
Origin of applying
Latin, applicare (to attach)
Terms with applying included in their meaning
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physical action
act of applying force to move something
makeup
small soft pads for applying powder
applying
apply or wear something like clothes or makeup
applying
spread a liquid or paste using a bristled tool
wide use
not limited to a type, applying to most members or cases
brush work
related to the act of applying paint
physical force
the act of applying force to move something away
activity
act of applying color to something
process
act of applying color to hair
physical restraint
keep something in place by applying pressure
home decoration
applying paint to a house's exterior or interior
hiring process
process of applying for a job position
hobby
activity of applying paint to rocks
cosmetic tool
soft pad for applying face powder
painting
tool for applying paint or ink
stamping tool
tool for imprinting images or text by applying ink
action
act of applying liquid in fine droplets
tools
act of applying adhesive tape to an object
skin care
make skin or hair less dry by applying a moisturizer
home improvement
act of applying paint again to a surface
universal
applying to all cases or conditions
surface application
act of applying paint to surfaces
inclusive
applying to everyone or everything involved
employment
person applying for a job or position
Examples of applying in a sentence
Applying guidelines were distributed to all staff. The applying methods need to be updated regularly. Applying strategies are being evaluated for effectiveness.
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- French:applicable, appliquant, ...
- German:relevant, angewandt, ...
- Italian:pertinente, operative, ...
- Spanish:pertinente, en aplicación, ...
- Portuguese:aplicáveis, em aplicação, ...
- Chinese:适用的, 正在应用的, ...
- Japanese:適用される, 適用中の, ...
- Arabic:مُنْطَبِق, قَيْد التَّطْبِيق, ...
- Hebrew:רֶלֶוַנְטִי, מְיוּשָּׂם, ...
- Russian:применимый, применяемый, ...
- Ukrainian:відповідний, застосовуваний, ...
- Hindi:प्रासंगिक, प्रयोगाधीन, ...
Definition of apply - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actiontr. put or spread something on a surfacetr.
- Carefully apply the cream to your face..
2.
be pertinentintr. be relevant or applicableintr.
- This rule doesn't apply to everyone..
3.
concentrationintr. concentrate hard on a taskintr.
- He applied himself to his studies.
4.
processintr. submit a request or applicationintr.
- She applied for the job yesterday.
5.
skillstr. Rare use a rule or skill in a situationtr. Rare
- He applied his knowledge to solve the problem.
Expressions with apply
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submit an application for a job or position
He will apply for the manager position next week.
work hard with focus and determination
She needs to apply herself to her studies.
submit an application to get a job
She decided to apply for a job at the new tech company.
push down on something with force
Apply pressure to the cut to stop the bleeding.
slow down or stop a vehicle
He had to apply the brakes suddenly to avoid hitting the deer.
formally request permission document to enter or stay in another country
You should apply for a visa at least two months before your trip.
Origin of apply
Latin, applicare (to attach) + -y (noun suffix)
Examples of apply in a sentence
You should apply the glue to both surfaces. These guidelines apply to all employees. The discount doesn't apply to sale items. She applied herself to learning the piano. They applied themselves to solving the complex puzzle. He decided to apply for a scholarship.
They applied to several universities last year. She applied her skills in the new project. They applied the same technique to improve efficiency.
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- French:appliquer, s'appliquer, ...
- German:auftragen, gelten, ...
- Italian:spalmare, essere pertinente, ...
- Spanish:untar, dedicarse, ...
- Portuguese:passar, aplicar-se, ...
- Chinese:涂抹, 适用, ...
- Japanese:塗る, 適用する, ...
- Arabic:وَضَعَ, اِنْطَبَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִמְרוֹחַ, לָחוּל, ...
- Russian:наносить, быть применимым, ...
- Ukrainian:наносити, застосовуватися, ...
- Hindi:लगाना, लागू होना, ...
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