apply to

[/əˈplaɪ tuː/]

phrasal verb

candidatar-se a; solicitar; requerer; aplicar-se a

1. to formally request admission, employment, or consideration for something

She will apply to Harvard University next year.

Ela se candidatará à Universidade de Harvard no próximo ano.

2. to be relevant or applicable to someone or something

These rules apply to everyone in the organization.

Estas regras se aplicam a todos na organização.

3. to make a formal written request for something

You need to apply to the government for a permit.

Você precisa solicitar ao governo um alvará.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

candidatar-se a; solicitar; aplicar-se a

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

candidatar-se a; requerer

Common in formal and business contexts

Rio de Janeiro

candidatar-se a; se aplicar a

Similar to general Brazilian usage

Portugal

candidatar-se a; requerer; aplicar-se a

Slightly more formal; 'requerer' preferred for official requests

apply oneself - dedicar-se

apply pressure - exercer pressão

apply for a job - candidatar-se a um emprego

apply for a loan - solicitar um empréstimo

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