apply

applicarsi, valere

Detto di una regola o affermazione, essere valido per una persona o situazione.

In inglese semplice: If a rule or statement concerns a person or situation, it affects them or is true for them.

• These rules apply to everyone.
• The same problem applied to our old system.
• Does this law apply here?

Come si usa: apply to someone/something (The discount applies to all students.)

Sinonimi: be relevant, pertain

Espressioni comuni: apply to everyone, rules apply, apply equally

fare domanda, candidarsi

Chiedere formalmente un lavoro, un posto in un corso o qualcos’altro che si desidera.

In inglese semplice: To formally ask for a job, a place on a course, or something else you want.

• I want to apply for this job.
• She applied to college last year.
• Have you applied for a visa?

Come si usa: apply for something (He applied for a job at the library.); apply to somewhere (I plan to apply to three universities.); apply to do something (She applied to join the training program.)

Sinonimi: make an application

Espressioni comuni: apply for something, apply to university, apply online

applicare

Usare un’idea, una regola o una capacità in una situazione concreta.

In inglese semplice: To use an idea, rule, or skill in a particular situation.

• Apply the rule to this sentence.
• She applied her training to the new task.
• Can we apply this formula here?

Come si usa: apply something to something (We applied the same method to both problems.)

Sinonimi: use, put into practice

Espressioni comuni: apply a rule, apply your knowledge, apply a method

applicare, spalmare

Mettere o stendere una sostanza su una superficie.

In inglese semplice: To put or spread something onto a surface.

• Apply a thin layer of paint.
• She applied sunscreen before going outside.
• How often should I apply this cream?

Come si usa: apply something to something (Apply the cream to clean skin.)

Sinonimi: put on, spread

Espressioni comuni: apply cream, apply paint, apply something evenly

impegnarsi, dedicarsi

Dedicare tutta la propria attenzione e le proprie energie a un compito.

In inglese semplice: To give your full attention and effort to a task.

• You need to apply yourself.
• She applied herself to learning Italian.
• If he applies himself, he can finish today.

Come si usa: apply yourself to something (He applied himself to his studies.)

Sinonimi: concentrate, work hard

Espressioni comuni: apply yourself, apply yourself fully

azionare

Far funzionare un meccanismo, spesso premendolo, come quando si aziona il freno.

In inglese semplice: To make a device work, often by pressing it.

• Apply the brakes gently.
• The driver applied the handbrake on the hill.
• She applied the brakes as a dog crossed the road.

Sinonimi: engage, activate

Contrari: release

Espressioni comuni: apply the brakes, apply the handbrake