to apply (to run)
verb/kɐ̃.di.dɐˈtaɾ/medium
can·di·da·tar
Definition
To put oneself forward as a candidate; to apply for a position, office, or competition.
He decided to apply for the position of company director.
Many students applied for the scholarship.
Common collocations
apply for a jobrun for presidentapply for a scholarshiprun in elections
Etymology
De 'candidato' + sufixo verbal '-ar'.