apply

apply for police protection

apply to the consul for a visa

apply a theory to practice

apply paint to a house

Apply the insecticide sparingly.

apply flux to exclude oxygen.

apply by forwarding a CV.

apply a plaster to a wound

For particulars apply to the office.

apply to a bank for a loan;

I want to apply for the job.

to apply for a vacant position in an office

Apply a little wax polish.

a rule that applies to everyone.

they didn't apply through the proper channels.

apply a final top coat of varnish.

apply concealer with light dabs.

the extreme of applying for poor relief.

apply the ax(e) to non-productive expenditure