apply
UK: əˈplaɪ | US: əˈplaɪ
vt. to put to practical use; employ for a purpose
vt. to spread or lay (e.g., paint, glue) on a surface
vi. to make a formal request (e.g., for a job or admission)
vi. to be relevant or applicable
The word "apply" traces back to Latin "applicare," combining "ad-" (toward) and "plicare" (to fold). The original sense was "to attach or bring into contact," later evolving into "directing effort toward a purpose" (e.g., applying knowledge) and "making a request" (e.g., applying for a job). The metaphor of "folding" effort into a task persists in modern meanings.
She will apply the ointment to the wound carefully.
Students must apply by March 1st for the scholarship.
The rules apply equally to all team members.
He decided to apply his skills to a new project.
This theory doesn’t apply to real-world scenarios.