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Definitions for Reapply

[1] to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem.
[2] to put to use, especially for a particular purpose: to apply pressure to open a door.
[3] to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.
[4] to use a label or other designation: Don't apply any such term to me.
[5] to use for or assign to a specific purpose: He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings.
[6] to put into effect: They applied the rules to new members only.
[7] to devote or employ diligently or with close attention: to apply one's mind to a problem; to apply oneself to a task.
[8] to place in contact with; lay or spread on: to apply paint to a wall; to apply a bandage to a wound.
[9] to bring into physical contact with or close proximity to: to apply a match to gunpowder.
[10] to credit to, as an account: to apply $10 to his account at the store.
[11] to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant: The argument applies to the case. The theory doesn't apply.
[12] to make an application or request; ask: to apply for a job; to apply for a raise.
[13] to lay or spread on: The plastic coating is easy to apply on any surface.
[14] to be placed or remain in contact: This paint doesn't apply very easily.
[15] (tr) to put or spread (something) on again reapply sunscreen frequently
[16] (intr often foll by for ) to put in an application or request again
[17] (tr) to put to practical use; utilize; employ
[18] (intr) to be relevant, useful, or appropriate
[19] (tr) to cause to come into contact with; put onto
[20] (intr often foll by for ) to put in an application or request
[21] (tr often foll by to ) to devote (oneself, one's efforts) with diligence
[22] (tr) to bring into operation or use the police only applied the law to aliens
[23] (tr) to refer (a word, epithet, etc) to a person or thing

Words nearby Reapply

applyapplied, applied anatomy, applied kinematics, applied linguistics, appliqué, apply, appmt., appoggiatura, appoint, appointed, appointee

Origin of Reapply

apply1350–1400; Middle English ap(p)lien < Anglo-French, Old French ap(p)lier < Latin applicāre, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + plicāre to fold; see ply2

Other words from Reapply

ap·pli·a·ble , adjective
ap·pli·a·ble·ness , noun
ap·pli·a·bly , adverb
ap·pli·er , noun
pre·ap·ply , verb (used with object), pre·ap·plied, pre·ap·ply·ing.
re·ap·ply , verb, re·ap·plied, re·ap·ply·ing.
un·ap·pli·a·ble , adjective
un·ap·pli·a·bly , adverb

Word origin for Reapply

applyC14: from Old French aplier, from Latin applicāre to attach to