exercise

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/
/ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

Example Sentences
  • The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay.
2 Definition

Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

Example Sentences
  • I do crosswords for mental exercise.
3 Definition

A setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use.

Example Sentences
  • The law guarantees us the free exercise of our rights.
4 Definition

The performance of an office, ceremony, or duty.

Example Sentences
  • I assisted the ailing vicar in the exercise of his parish duties.
5 Definition

That which gives practice; a trial; a test.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.

Example Sentences
  • to exercise troops or horses;  to exercise one's brain with a puzzle
2 Definition

To perform physical activity for health or training.

Example Sentences
  • I exercise at the gym every day.
3 Definition

To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.

Example Sentences
  • She is going to exercise her right to vote.
4 Definition

(now often in passive) To occupy the attention and effort of; to task; to tax, especially in a painful or vexatious manner; harass; to vex; to worry or make anxious.

Example Sentences
  • exercised with pain
5 Definition

To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to.