Apply to Meaning in English

expression

US

əˈpɫaɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

uh-PLY too, tuh, ti

UK

ˈæp(ə)li/ /tˈuː

uh-PLY too

Definition

To officially ask or register for something, like a job, school, or program. It can also mean that a rule, condition, or fact is relevant in a situation.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for jobs, schools, grants ('apply to a university', 'apply to a company'). Also means 'relevant' as in 'These rules apply to everyone.' Don't confuse with 'apply for' (focuses on what you want), while 'apply to' focuses on the place/institution.

• Spanish: postular a - solicitar a
• Portuguese (BR): candidatar-se a - inscrever-se em
• Portuguese (PT): candidatar-se a - inscrever-se em
• Chinese (Simplified): 申请（到/给）
• Chinese (Traditional): 申請（到/給）
• Hindi: आवेदन करना (में/के लिए)
• Arabic: يتقدم إلى - يقدِّم طلبًا إلى
• Bengali: আবেদন করা - প্রযোজ্য হওয়া
• Russian: подавать заявление в - относиться к
• Japanese: 応募する - 当てはまる
• Vietnamese: nộp đơn vào - áp dụng cho
• Korean: 지원하다 - 적용되다
• Turkish: başvurmak - geçerli olmak
• Urdu: درخواست دینا - لاگو ہونا
• Indonesian: melamar ke - berlaku untuk

Example Sentences

I want to apply to Harvard University.

basic

You should apply to more than one job.

basic

Many students apply to the same college every year.

basic

I decided not to apply to any schools abroad this year.

natural

These parking rules apply to visitors as well.

natural

If that offer doesn't apply to me, just let me know.

natural