curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-common-phrasal-verbs-and-idioms/6851e321c1d0030ce3b2ffda.md
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
Some people feel like the process to BLANK is a bit inefficient.
apply
This means to formally ask for something, such as permission or a benefit.
To apply means to formally ask for something, often by completing a form or following a process. For example:
You need to apply for a parking permit if you want to park at the office. – This means you must officially request a permit by following the proper steps.
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