/əˈplaɪ/

(pt & pp -ied)

• 1  vt. [method, process, law] erabili; aplikatu; ezarri; egokitu; eragin

  to apply the new techniques: teknika berriak erabili

  to apply the theory: teoria aplikatu

  to apply the brakes: balaztatu

  to apply pressure on sth: zerbaiti presioa eragin

• 2  vt. [ointment, paint, cream] eman, zabaldu; igurtzi

  to apply cream: krema eman

• 3  vt. [dedicate] ahalegindu, saiatu; ekin, heldu

  she applied herself to passing the exam: azterketa pasatzeko gogor ahalegindu zen

  to apply someone to a task: zeregin bati arretaz ekin

• 4  vi. [be relevant] egokitu, -i egon

  cross out what does not apply: marratu egokia ez dena; marratu gaiari lotua ez dena

• 5  vi. [for job, audition, membership] aurkeztu; eskatu

  to apply for a job: lanposturako aurkeztu

  to apply for membership of a club: elkarte bateko bazkide izateko eskaera egin

  please apply at the office: izena emateko, joan idazkaritzara