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- I UK [ˈeksə(r)saɪz] / US [ˈeksərˌsaɪz]
noun
Word forms "exercise":
singular exercise plural exercises1) [uncountable] physical activity done in order to stay healthy and make your body strongerget exercise:Try to do 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day.
take/do exercise:I get plenty of exercise being an aerobics instructor.
You should take more exercise.
a) [countable] 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.
deep-breathing exercises
b) [only before noun] relating to exercise, or used for exerciseexercise equipment
a new exercise routine
2)a) [countable] an activity or set of activities that you do in order to learn how to do somethingHave you done your piano exercises yet?
a drawing exercise
b) 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.
3) [countable, usually plural] a set of activities that the armed forces do in order to be prepared to fight in a war4) [singular] formal an action that has a particular plan, purpose, or resultThe object of the exercise is to get you to think independently.
Comparing prices can be a worthwhile exercise.
exercise in:a cost-cutting exercise
Good management is often an exercise in compromise.
5) [uncountable] formal the use of your power, rights, or skillspublic officials in the exercise of their duties
II UK [ˈeksə(r)saɪz] / US [ˈeksərˌsaɪz] verb
Word forms "exercise":
present tense I/you/we/they exercise he/she/it exercises present participle exercising past tense exercised past participle exercised1) [intransitive] to do a physical activity such as walking, swimming, or running in order to stay healthy and make your body strongerDo you eat properly and exercise regularly?
a) [transitive] to move or use a particular part of your body in order to make it strongThe doctor said I should exercise my knee every morning.
b) [transitive] to allow an animal to walk or run so that it stays healthyLarge dogs should be exercised every day.
2) [transitive] formal to use your power or rightsFor centuries, the Church exercised almost unquestioned authority over people's lives.
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Nouns frequently used as objects of exercise
▪ authority, control, influence, jurisdiction, power, prerogative, right, veto3) [transitive] to use a skill or personal quality, especially in order to avoid problemsCaution must be exercised when operating this equipment.
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Nouns frequently used as objects of exercise
▪ caution, discretion, judgment, responsibility, restraint, self-restraint, vigilance4) [transitive] very formal to worry someone, or to make them think hard about somethingThey were greatly exercised by the prospect of losing their jobs.
English dictionary. 2014.