1. A force that is exerted on an object by another object or agent, causing or tending to cause motion or deformation
The applied force on the box was enough to move it across the floor.
A força aplicada na caixa foi suficiente para movê-la pelo chão.
2. In physics, any force that directly acts upon an object to change its state of motion or rest
The engineer calculated the applied force needed to lift the heavy beam.
O engenheiro calculou a força aplicada necessária para levantar a viga pesada.