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ap·pel·late court /əˌpelət ˈkɔːt||-ˈkɔːrt/ n a court which
hears cases in which people are appealing (APPEAL) against
decisions made in other courts
ap·pel·la·tion /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ n fml or pomp a name or title,
especially one that is formal or descriptive
ap·pend /əˈpend/ v [T(to)] fml to add or join (especially
something written or printed onto the end of a larger piece
of written material): They appended their signatures to the
statement.
ap·pend·age /əˈpendɪdʒ/ n 1 something that is added to,
connected to, or hanging from something else that is larger
or more important 2 med or fml an arm or leg
ap·pen·dec·to·my /ˌæpənˈdektəmi/ n [C;U] the medical
operation of removing the appendix
ap·pen·di·ci·tis /əˌpendɪˈsaɪtɪs/ n [U] the diseased state of
the appendix, usually causing it to be removed by means of
a medical operation
ap·pen·dix /əˈpendɪks/ n pl. -dixes or -dices /ˈdɪsiːz/ 1 also
vermiform appendix — a short worm-shaped organ leading
off the bowel, and having little or no use: to have one's
appendix out (=have it removed by means of a medical
operation) ➔ see picture at DIGESTIVE 2 a part at the end of
a book containing additional information
ap·per·tain /ˌæpəˈteɪn||-ər-/ v
appertain to sthg. phr v [T no pass.] fml to concern or belong
to (something) by right: the responsibilities appertaining to
the chairmanship
ap·pe·tite /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ n [C;U] a desire or wish to have some-
thing, especially food: Don't eat chocolate; it will spoil your
appetite for dinner. | The baby has a good/healthy appetite.
(=eats well and enjoys its food) | (fig.) He had no appetite for
hard work. | sexual appetites ➔ see also whet someone's
appetite (WHET), DESIRE (USAGE)
ap·pe·tiz·er also -tiser BrE /ˈæpɪtaɪzər/ n something eaten
or drunk before or at the beginning of a meal to increase the
desire for food
ap·pe·tiz·ing also -tising BrE /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/ adj increasing
one's appetite: an appetizing smell ➔ opposite UNAPPETIZING
—ly adv: food appetizingly cooked
ap·plaud /əˈplɔːd/ v [I;T] 1 to show approval or enjoyment
of (a play, actor, performer etc) especially by striking one's
hands together; CLAP 2 to express strong approval of (a
person, idea etc): We all applauded the authority's decision
not to close the hospital.
ap·plause /əˈplɔːz/ n [U] loud praise for a performance or
performer, especially by striking the hands together; clapping
(CLAP): The band got a big round of applause at the end of
the concert. | polite/enthusiastic applause
ap·ple /ˈæpəl/ n 1 a hard round fruit with white juicy flesh
and a red, green, or yellow skin: She ate the entire apple, core
and all. | an apple tree ➔ see picture at FRUIT 2 an apple a
day keeps the doctor away an old saying meaning that
apples are good for your health 3 the apple of one's eye
infml one's favourite person or thing
Apple trademark 1 a US computer company whose best-
known product is the Macintosh personal computer 2 a
type of computer made by this company
,apple 'butter n [U] AmE a kind of JAM made from apples
'apple cart n upset the/someone's apple cart infml to spoil
someone's plans
ap·ple·jack /ˈæpəldʒæk/ n [U] AmE a SPIRIT (=very strong
alcoholic drink) made from apples
Apple 'Macintosh also ,Apple 'Mac trademark a type of
personal computer made by the company Apple
,apple of 'discord n a cause of argument (from the story in
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY in which a golden apple with 'For the
Fairest' written on it causes an argument among the god-
desses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite)
apple 'pie /ɪˈ.. ./ n 1 [C;U] apples cooked in pastry. Apple
pie is considered by Americans to be something that is
typically American: as American as apple pie 2 in apple-pie
order BrE infml in perfect arrangement or order: He kept all his
tools in apple-pie order.
apple-pie 'bed n BrE a bed where the sheets have been
folded in a special way so that no one can get into it. People
make apple-pie beds for other people as a joke. ➔ compare
SHORT-SHEET
'apple ,polisher n AmE derog a person who tries to win
favour by being very helpful and praising someone in an
insincere way
,apple 'sauce /ɪˈ.. ./ n BrE [U] cooked crushed apples served
as a thick liquid, usually with ROAST PORK
ap·ple·sauce /ˈæpəlsɔːs/ n [U] AmE 1 cooked crushed
apples used as a DESSERT (=sweet food eaten after a meal) or
as baby food 2 infml nonsense
Ap·ple·seed, John·ny /ˈæpəlsiːd, ˈdʒɒni||ˈdʒɑː-/ the
NICKNAME of John Chapman (1774–1845), who walked around
the eastern US planting apple trees and encouraging other
people to plant them
ap·plet /ˈæplɪt/ n tech a computer program that is part of a
larger program, and which performs a particular job, such as
finding documents on the Internet
ap·pli·ance /əˈplaɪəns/ n an apparatus, instrument, or tool
for a particular purpose, especially an electrical machine
that is used in the house: domestic appliances such as
dishwashers and washing machines ➔ see MACHINE (USAGE)
ap·plic·a·ble /əˈplɪkəbəl, ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj 1 [(to)] directed
towards or concerning a particular person or group: This
section of the form is not applicable in your case. | The rule is
only applicable to UK citizens. 2 able to have an effect; in
operation: The new law becomes applicable from Monday.
ap·pli·cant /ˈæplɪkənt/ n [(for)] a person who makes a
request, especially officially and in writing, for a job, for
entrance to a school or university, for theatre tickets etc: We
had 250 applicants for the job.
ap·pli·ca·tion /ˌæplˈkeɪən/ n 1 [C;U(for, to)] (the act of
making) a request, especially officially and in writing:
Tickets may be bought on application to the theatre. | I wrote
five applications for jobs but didn't get a single reply. | Have
you filled in the application form for a new passport? | His
lawyer made an application for bail. | a membership applica-
tion 2 [U(of, to)] the act of putting something to use: The
application of new scientific discoveries to industrial processes
usually makes jobs easier to do. 3 [C] a particular practical
use: a new discovery that had a number of industrial
applications | application software 4 [C;U(to)] the putting of
one thing onto another, for example of medicine onto the
skin or paint onto a surface: Your foot will feel better after the
application of this ointment. | The door may need another
application of paint. 5 [U] careful and continuous attention
or effort; DILIGENCE: She worked with great applica-
tion. 6 [U(to)] the quality of being related or applicable: That
rule has no application to this particular case.
,application 'service pro,vider n an ASP
ap·pli·ca·tor /ˈæplkeɪtər/ n a special brush or tool used to
spread a cream, liquid, medicine etc onto a surface
ap·plied /əˈplaɪd/ adj (especially of a science) able to be put
to practical use: applied physics ➔ compare PURE
ap,plied mathe'matics also ap,plied 'maths BrE infml —
n [U] the science of numbers developed for practical pur-
poses ➔ compare PURE MATHEMATICS
ap·pli·qué /əˈpliːkeɪ||ˌæplɪˈkeɪ/ n [U] (especially in dress-
making) decorative work of one material sewn or stuck onto
a larger surface of another material
ap·ply /əˈplaɪ/ v 1 [I(to, for)] to request something, especially
officially and in writing: I'll apply (for the job) today. | We've
applied to the council for a home improvement grant. | Anyone
under 30 need not apply. (=is not considered suit-
able) 2 [T(to)] to bring or put into use or operation: Apply as
much force as is necessary. | Scientific discoveries are often
applied to industrial processes. | to apply the brakes | to apply
one's mind to a problem 3 [T(to)] to put or spread on a
surface: Apply the paint evenly to both sides of the
door. 4 [I;T(to) not in progressive forms] to (cause to) have an
effect; be directly related: This rule does not apply in your
particular case/cannot be applied to every case. | The ques-
tions in the second half of the form apply only to married
men. 5 apply oneself (to) to work hard or with careful
attention (at): He has a lot of talent, but he won't apply
himself.