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with application

[wɪð ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
prepositional phrase
com aplicação; com dedicação
1. In a manner showing diligent effort, attention, or hard work
He studied the subject with application and eventually mastered it.
Ele estudou o assunto com dedicação e eventualmente o dominou.
2. In a way that involves practical use or implementation
The new policy was implemented with application to all departments.
A nova política foi implementada com aplicação em todos os departamentos.
3. By means of putting something into practice or effect
Success comes with application of these proven strategies.
O sucesso vem com a aplicação dessas estratégias comprovadas.
Synonyms
with diligencewith effortassiduouslydedicatedlystudiously
Antonyms
carelesslynegligentlyhalf-heartedlywithout effort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com aplicação; com dedicação
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
com aplicação; com afinco
More formal or traditional register

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply oneself
put one's nose to the grindstone
buckle down
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