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to apply the brakes
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to
,
apply
,
the
,
brakes
.
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apply
verb
applied, has applied, is applying, applies
aplicar (una sustancia, los frenos, el conocimiento)
;
aplicarse, referirse
Applying a layer of oil to protect the wood
Example sentences of
apply
verb
•
For further information,
apply
to the address below.
•
I
applied
in writing to several different companies.
•
You must have a high school diploma for this job. High school dropouts
need not apply
.
•
After
applying
a thin layer of paint to the wall and letting it dry,
apply
another coat.
•
We
applied
the ointment to the cut.
More examples
•
I washed my face and
applied
fresh makeup.
•
Fertilizer was
applied
to the lawn every two weeks.
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Synonyms of
apply
verb
use
,
employ
,
utilize
,
exercise
brake
noun
brakes
freno
Example sentences of
brake
noun
•
Take your foot off the
brake
.
•
The car will need new
brake
soon.
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