apply

to use something in a particular way or for a particular purpose

usar, aplicar

• apply sth to sth

Collocations apply pressure · apply makeup

• Apply the ointment to the affected area.

  Aplica la pomada en el área afectada.

to submit an application for something, such as a job or university course

aplicar, solicitar

• apply to sth

Collocations apply for a job · apply to university

• She applied for the position last week.

  Ella aplicó para el puesto la semana pasada.

to be relevant or applicable to a particular situation, person, etc.

aplicarse, ser relevante para

• apply to sb/sth

Collocations the rule applies to everyone · this law does not apply here

• The new rules apply to all employees.

  Las nuevas reglas se aplican a todos los empleados.

to use force or pressure on something

aplicar, ejercer

• apply sth to sth

Collocations apply pressure · apply force

• Apply gentle pressure on the wound.

  Aplica presión suave en la herida.

to use effort or energy in a particular way

aplicar, emplear

• apply sth to sth

Collocations apply yourself to your studies · apply effort

• He applied himself to his work.

  Él se aplicó a su trabajo.