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be applied
[/bi əˈplaɪd/]
verb phrase
ser aplicado
1.
to be put to use or practice; to be implemented
These rules will be applied to all employees.
Estas regras serão aplicadas a todos os funcionários.
2.
to be relevant or pertinent to something
This law does not be applied in this case.
Esta lei não se aplica neste caso.
3.
to have a direct bearing on something
The same principles be applied to different situations.
Os mesmos princípios podem ser aplicados a diferentes situações.
4.
to cover or spread a substance onto a surface
The paint should be applied in thin layers.
A tinta deve ser aplicada em camadas finas.
Synonyms
be used
be implemented
be utilized
be put into practice
Antonyms
be ignored
be disregarded
be neglected
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser aplicado
standard usage
São Paulo
ser aplicado
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser aplicado
standard usage
Portugal
ser aplicado
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
be applied across the board
be applied with precision
be applied retroactively
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