- [countable, uncountable] a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university
- a planning/patent/visa application
- We have received applications from more than 3 000 students.
- You need to complete the online application form.
- application for something an application for asylum/a licence
- (formal) an application for leave to appeal against the conviction
- application to do something After graduating she made an application to join the BBC.
- application to somebody (for something) His application to the court for bail has been refused.
- application to somebody to do something They submitted an application to the council to build two houses.
- on application to somebody Further information is available on application to the principal.
Collocations JobsJobsGetting a job- look for work
- look for/apply for/go for a job
- get/pick up/complete/fill out/ (British English) fill in an application (form)
- send/email your (British English) CV/(North American English) résumé/application/application form/covering letter
- be called for/have/attend an interview
- offer somebody a job/work/employment/promotion
- find/get/land a job
- employ/ (especially North American English) hire/recruit/ (especially British English) take on staff/workers/trainees
- recruit/appoint a manager
- arrive at/get to/leave work/the office/the factory
- start/finish work/your shift
- do/put in/work overtime
- have/gain/get/lack/need experience/qualifications
- do/get/have/receive training
- learn/pick up/improve/develop (your) skills
- cope with/manage/share/spread the workload
- improve your/achieve a better work-life balance
- have (no) job satisfaction/job security
- have a job/work/a career/a vocation
- find/follow/pursue/ (especially North American English) live (out) your vocation
- enter/go into/join a profession
- choose/embark on/start/begin/pursue a career
- change jobs/profession/career
- be/ (both especially British English) work/go freelance
- do/take on temp work/freelance work
- do/be engaged in/be involved in voluntary work
- leave/ (especially North American English) quit/resign from your job
- give up work/your job/your career
- hand in your notice/resignation
- plan to/be due to retire in June/next year, etc.
- take early retirement
Extra ExamplesTopics Working lifeb1, Educationb1- Admission is obtained by written application.
- Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in French.
- I am pleased to tell you that your application for the post of Assistant Editor has been successful.
- It takes time to process each application.
- Prospective members fill out an online application.
- There has been a drop in visa applications.
- We accept permit applications year-round.
- an application to the local authority
- I've made an application for a loan of £3 000.
- We received over 100 applications for the job.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- formal
- written
- successful
- …
- file
- lodge
- make
- …
- form
- guidelines
- deadline
- …
- by application
- on application
- application for
- …
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- [countable, uncountable] the practical use of something, especially a theory, discovery, etc.
- The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry.
- What are the practical applications of this work?
- application (of something) to something the application of new technology to teaching
Extra Examples- the reported therapeutic applications of bee venom
- The program is designed for general application.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- practical
- real-world
- general
- …
- [countable, uncountable] an act of putting or spreading something, such as paint or medical creams, onto something else
- It took three applications of paint to cover the graffiti.
- lotion for external application only (= to be put on the skin, not swallowed)
- [uncountable] the act of making a rule, etc. operate or become effective
- strict application of the law
- [countable] (computing) (abbreviation app)a program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software
- a database application
Wordfindersee also killer appExtra ExamplesTopics Computersc1- Information can be automatically linked between applications
- You can run several applications at the same time.
- an operating system that can integrate other applications
- [uncountable] (formal) the strength of mind to work hard at something; great effort
- Success as a writer demands great application.
for job/course
practical use
of paint/cream
of rule/law
computing
hard work
Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from Latin applicatio(n-), from the verb applicare ‘fold, fasten to’, from ad- ‘to’ + plicare ‘to fold’.
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