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apply techniques

[uh-PLY tek-NEEKS]
verb phrase
aplicar técnicas
1. to put into use or practice a set of methods or procedures to accomplish a task or solve a problem
The surgeon will apply techniques learned during her training to perform the operation.
A cirurgiã aplicará técnicas aprendidas durante seu treinamento para realizar a operação.
2. to employ specific skills or strategies in a practical situation
Students must apply techniques from the textbook to real-world scenarios.
Os alunos devem aplicar técnicas do livro didático a cenários do mundo real.
Synonyms
employ methodsuse strategiesimplement proceduresutilize approachesput into practice
Antonyms
ignore proceduresdisregard methodsabandon techniques

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicar técnicas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aplicar técnicas
Common in technical and professional contexts
Portugal
aplicar técnicas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply the techniques of the trade
apply best practices
apply cutting-edge techniques
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