applied

/ə-ˈplīd/

from past participle of apply

adjective

  1. put to practical use; especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems

  2. working in an applied science

applied art

verb

  1. to put to use especially for some practical purpose

  2. to bring into action

  3. to lay or spread on

He applies pressure to get what he wants.

apply the brakes