What is the meaning of Apply?

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case

To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relevant.

To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently or with attention.

To work diligently and attentively.

To address oneself; to refer.

To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).

To pertain or be relevant.

To busy; to keep at work; to ply.

To visit.

Alternative spelling of appley

Source: wiktionary.org