Work and business / A2

uh-PLEYE/əˈplaɪ/

To apply is to make a formal request: apply for a job, apply for a visa, apply to a university. Fill in an application form is the related noun phrase. Ask is everyday; apply is official. A second meaning is put on: apply cream to the skin. At A2, the job/course meaning is the one you need first.

Meaning

To make a formal request for a job, a course, or something you want.

Examples

• “She applied for a job at the hospital.”
• “He applied to three colleges.”
• “You can apply online before Friday.”

Good to know

apply for a job / visa. apply to a school. Noun: application.

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