Word
reapply
Phoneticsreap·ply
US/ˌɹiəpɫaɪ/
UK/ɹˌiːɐplˈaɪ/
Definition
v. to ask for something again, like a job or a place at a school, usually after you were not successful the first time. You also use this when you put a substance, like cream or paint, on a surface again.
v. to submit a formal request or application for a second or subsequent time. Also refers to the act of putting a substance onto a surface again to maintain its effect.
Examples
“You should reapply for the job next year.”
“After the first coat of paint dried, the decorator had to reapply a second layer to ensure an even finish.”
“Candidates who were unsuccessful in the initial recruitment round are encouraged to reapply once they have gained six months of additional professional experience.”
Examples
simple
“You should reapply for the job next year.”
contextual
“After the first coat of paint dried, the decorator had to reapply a second layer to ensure an even finish.”
complex
“Candidates who were unsuccessful in the initial recruitment round are encouraged to reapply once they have gained six months of additional professional experience.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reapply” in context.
Verb
01. formally reapply
“You must formally reapply for the position before the deadline.”
adv + verb
02. reapply for
“He decided to reapply for the job when it was advertised again.”
verb + prep
03. reapply to
“You can reapply to the university next semester.”
verb + prep
04. successfully reapply
“She successfully reapplied for her student visa after the initial rejection.”
adv + verb
Noun
05. reapply coating
“Wait for the first layer to dry before you reapply the coating.”
verb + noun
06. reapply pressure
“The nurse had to reapply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.”
verb + noun
07. reapply sunscreen
“You should reapply sunscreen every two hours while at the beach.”
verb + noun
08. eligible to reapply
“Students who fail the exam are eligible to reapply in six months.”
09. reapply at regular intervals
“The cream must be reapplied at regular intervals for maximum effect.”
10. reapply for a position
“The company invited all redundant staff to reapply for a position.”
Usage
Often takes the preposition 'for' when referring to a request, or 'to' when referring to a surface.
Pitfall
I will reapply the job
I will reapply for the job
When referring to a position or status, the verb requires the preposition 'for'.
Real-World Examples
“Whatever SPF rating you choose, though, you still need to reapply that sunscreen with the same frequency.” “A DWR wash or spray: To reapply waterproofing, wash the item again using a DWR detergent, or use a spray-on application.” “Then reapply once every hour (or two hours, per the American Academy of Dermatology), as well as after each time you work up a sweat or go in the water.” “The main reason to reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours isn’t that it breaks down; most of today’s sunscreens are stable in sunlight.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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