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apply for (something)

To pursue something, such as a job, often through a formal process. When's the deadline to apply for financial aid? Did you hear about that job opening in marketing? I think I'm going to apply for it. I know that a lot of people have applied for this job, but I only want to see the most highly-qualified candidates.
See also: apply, for

apply for the Chiltern Hundreds

To leave one's job, office, post, etc. If members of the British House of Parliament wish to resign from office before the end of their term, they must apply to the honorary post of the "Chiltern Hundreds" (an obsolete administrative district in south-central England). Primarily heard in UK. I can't stand this job's stressful clients and erratic schedule any longer—it's time for me to apply for the Chiltern Hundreds. You better give Mark a raise or something. Otherwise, I think he's going to apply for the Chiltern Hundreds, and then you'll have to fill his position all over again! This job is taking a serious toll on your health, honey. I really think you need to apply for the Chiltern Hundreds
See also: apply, for, Hundred

apply to (someone)

To impact or be pertinent to a person, thing, or group. The new dress code applies to all employees, regardless of seniority. I'm pretty sure that rule only applies to underclassmen. Those taxes don't apply to me because I'm not a homeowner.
See also: apply, to

apply to (something)

1. To use for a specific reason or goal. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." I want to live debt-free, so I just applied all of my savings to my student loans. I racked up some serious credit card debt while I was unemployed, so now I'm applying a portion of each paycheck to that debt. Are we allowed to apply part of our payment to one loan and the rest of it to another?
2. To take action for a specific outcome. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." If you apply more time to your studies, I'm sure you'll pass your test. Apply more pressure to stop the bleeding. You need to apply a very tight grip to the lid if you want to get it off.
3. To rub or place something onto another surface. In this usage, a noun appears between "apply" and "to." Apply the cream to your foot once a day to reduce the inflammation. Have you applied the frosting to the cake yet? How long do we have to wait before we can apply the next coat of paint to the wall?
4. To submit an application for something, such as a job, school, or program. I applied to the scholarship program, but I haven't heard anything back yet. Which colleges have you applied to? I know that a lot of people have applied to this job, but I only want to see the most highly-qualified candidates.
See also: apply, to

apply within

1. set phrase Used to indicate that one can enter a particular business (such as a store) and submit an application for employment there. It typically appears on a sign posted on the door or window of the business. The sign outside says "apply within," so here I am! Can I have an application? Here are the applications—please keep them at the counter. Oh, and hang up the "apply within" sign when you have a minute. Hmm, the window says "apply within," but the door is locked. Oh, look—they're closed for lunch.
2. verb To enter a particular business (such as a store) and submit an application for employment there. If you're interested in working there, you can apply within. This would be a great store for you to work in. You should see if you can apply within! Do you think I can apply within? I hope so—I'd like to get this process started.
See also: apply, within
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apply within

to ask about something [inside some place]. (Usually part of a sign or announcement posted outside a place.) The sign outside the office read, "Apply within." If you are interested in working here, please apply within.
See also: apply, within
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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