apply, v.tr. & i.1aCuirim(to, le). To apply a poultice to a wound, ceirín a chur le cneá. bCuirim i bhfeidhm, cuirim ag obair. To apply a system, córas a chur i bhfeidhm. This applies to my case, tá feidhm aige seo i mo chás-sa. cHe did not apply his mind to it, níor leag sé a intinn air. He applied himself to his work, chaith sé dúthracht lena chuid oibre. dPaint: Cuirim suas. 2To apply to s.o. for sth., rud a iarraidh ar dhuine, iarratas ar rud a chur chuig duine. To apply for a post, iarratas a chur isteach ar phost.