What does “applied” mean above an order ad on Upwork?

Question

Freelance

Submitted orders. Now "Applied" hangs above these orders in the search engine. Tell me, I don't quite understand.

Answer 1

This means that you have already submitted your application.

Answer 2

This means that you are already participating in this order in some way. Those. either submitted their application, or accepted/rejected the invitation to an interview for this order..

Answer 3

Passed apply in past tense