0 present participle of apply --
1 to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form: --
By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.
Please apply in writing to the address below.
We've applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the project.
[ + to infinitive ] Mandy applied to join the police.
2 (especially of rules or laws) to have a connection or be important: --
That part of the form is for UK citizens - it doesn't apply to you.
Those were old regulations - they don't apply any more.
3 to make use of something or use it for a practical purpose: --
4 to spread or rub a substance such as cream or paint on a surface: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.