verb
- to apply in advance or before a deadline; to submit an application before the official application period begins
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in educational and employment contexts
Examples
- Students can preapply for scholarships starting in September.
- She decided to preapply to the university to secure her spot early.
- Many employers allow candidates to preapply before the official hiring season.
- If you preapply now, you may receive a decision sooner.
- The college encouraged seniors to preapply during the summer.