apply

apply
[ə'plaɪ] 1.
verbo transitivo
1) (spread) applicare [make-up] (to su); dare [paint] (to a)
2) (affix) applicare [sticker, bandage, sequins] (to a, su)
3) (use) applicare [theory, rule, method]; esercitare [friction, pressure] (to su)

to apply the (foot)brake — azionare il freno o frenare

2.
verbo intransitivo
1) (request) fare, inoltrare domanda

to apply for — richiedere [divorce, citizenship, passport, loan, patent, visa]; far domanda di [job]

"apply in writing to" — "inviate le vostre domande a"

2) (seek entry) (to college) fare domanda di iscrizione; (to club, society) fare domanda di ammissione

to apply to join — richiedere di entrare in [army, group]

3) (be valid) [definition, term] applicarsi (to a), essere valido (to per); [ban, rule, penalty] essere in vigore
4) (contact)

to apply to — rivolgersi a

3.
verbo riflessivo

to apply oneself — applicarsi, dedicarsi (to a; to doing a fare)

* * *
verb
1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) applicare
2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) usare
3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) applicare
4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) fare domanda
5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) applicarsi
•
- applicable
- applicability
- applicant
- application
- apply oneself/one's mind
* * *
[ə'plaɪ] 1.
verbo transitivo
1) (spread) applicare [make-up] (to su); dare [paint] (to a)
2) (affix) applicare [sticker, bandage, sequins] (to a, su)
3) (use) applicare [theory, rule, method]; esercitare [friction, pressure] (to su)

to apply the (foot)brake — azionare il freno o frenare

2.
verbo intransitivo
1) (request) fare, inoltrare domanda

to apply for — richiedere [divorce, citizenship, passport, loan, patent, visa]; far domanda di [job]

"apply in writing to" — "inviate le vostre domande a"

2) (seek entry) (to college) fare domanda di iscrizione; (to club, society) fare domanda di ammissione

to apply to join — richiedere di entrare in [army, group]

3) (be valid) [definition, term] applicarsi (to a), essere valido (to per); [ban, rule, penalty] essere in vigore
4) (contact)

to apply to — rivolgersi a

3.
verbo riflessivo

to apply oneself — applicarsi, dedicarsi (to a; to doing a fare)


English-Italian dictionary. 2013.

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