Meaning of the word "apply oneself to" in English

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apply oneself to

US /əˈplaɪ wʌnˈsɛlf tuː/
UK /əˈplaɪ wʌnˈsɛlf tuː/
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Idiom

1.

to work hard and consistently at something; to give one's full attention to a task

Example:
If you apply yourself to your studies, you will definitely pass the exam.
She needs to apply herself to the task at hand if she wants to finish on time.
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