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apply

[/əˈplaɪ/]
verb
aplicar
1. to put or spread a substance onto a surface
Apply the sunscreen evenly to your skin.
Aplique o protetor solar uniformemente na pele.
2. to submit a formal request or candidacy for something
She decided to apply for the job position.
Ela decidiu se candidatar para a posição de emprego.
3. to be relevant or suitable to a particular situation
These rules do not apply to this case.
Essas regras não se aplicam a este caso.
4. to devote oneself to an activity with effort
You must apply yourself to your studies.
Você deve se dedicar aos seus estudos.
Synonyms
useemployutilizesubmitrequest
Antonyms
removewithdrawneglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aplicar
standard usage
São Paulo
aplicar
standard usage
Portugal
aplicar
standard usage; 'candidatar-se' specifically for job applications

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply oneself - dedicar-se, concentrar-se
apply pressure - exercer pressão
apply for a job - candidatar-se a um emprego
apply the brakes - frear, travar
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