Definitions
1.verbTo lay or place; to put (one thing to another)"to apply cream to a rash"
2.verbTo put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"
3.verbTo make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative"We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"
4.verbTo put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
5.verbTo to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
6.verbTo submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position)."I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender."
7.verbTo pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group."That rule only applies to foreigners."
8.verbTo busy; to keep at work; to ply.
9.verbTo visit.
10.nounThe act of applying; an application.