apply
/əˈplaɪ/
To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
to apply cream to a rash
To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
to apply funds to the repayment of a debt
To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem
To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender.
To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.
That rule only applies to foreigners.
To busy; to keep at work; to ply.
To visit.