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The act of performing an activity designed to get fit or improve health
“We aim to spread the word that exercising is the easiest and cheapest way to get fit.”
The act of using something intangible
Calisthenic exercises performed daily
Utilizing or employing something intangible
“I want to exercise my right to vote so that my voice can be heard in some way.”
Present participle for to engage in physical activity to sustain or improve health and fitness
“I started to exercise several times per week and was able to see results almost immediately.”
Present participle for to exert for the sake of development or improvement
“Word and number puzzles really help me exercise my brain.”
Present participle for to exert for the sake of training, especially in fields requiring toughness or discipline
“Suvorov would exercise his troops much more thoroughly than any of his contemporaries, and trained them under simulated battle conditions.”
Present participle for to worry or vex
“The continual rising costs of living in this city would exercise us greatly.”
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