- exercise*/*/*/
- [ˈeksəˌsaɪz]
noun
I
1) [U] physical activity that you do in order to stay healthy and make your body strongerI get plenty of exercise being an aerobics instructor.[/ex]You should take more exercise.[/ex]2) [C] a physical action that you repeat several times in order to make a part of your body stronger or more healthyRoll over and repeat the exercise on the other leg.[/ex]breathing exercises[/ex]3) [C] an activity or set of activities that you do in order to learn or practise a skillmilitary training exercises[/ex]When did you do your piano exercises?[/ex]4) [C] a set of written questions that you answer in order to help you to learn somethingNext I'd like you to do the exercises on page 10.[/ex]5) [singular] formalan action that has a particular plan, purpose, or resulta cost-cutting exercise[/ex]Good management is often an exercise in compromise.[/ex]6) [U] formalthe use of your power, rights, or skillsGeneral de Gaulle's military training influenced his exercise of power.[/ex]IIverbexercise */*/*/[ˈeksəˌsaɪz]1) [I/T] to do a physical activity in order to stay healthy and to make your body strongerDo you eat properly and exercise regularly?[/ex]The doctor said I should exercise my knee every morning.[/ex]2) [T] formalto use power, skill, or a personal qualityFor centuries, the Church exercised authority over people's lives.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.