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exercise

/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

US UK

noun

plural -cises

[noncount] :physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier

Get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

Swimming is my favorite kind of exercise.

I need to get more exercise. [=I need to exercise more frequently]

She plays tennis chiefly for (the) exercise. - often used before another noun

an exercise class/video/machine

exercise balls/mats

[count] :a particular movement or series of movements done to become stronger and healthier

knee exercises

She did stretching exercises before her daily run.

[count] :something that is done or practiced to develop a particular skill

arithmetic exercises

vocal exercises

Do the writing exercise at the end of each chapter.

[count] :an activity that has a specified quality or result

The negotiations have gotten nowhere, and I see no reason to continue with this pointless exercise.

usually + in

Waiting for the letter to come was an exercise in patience.

an exercise in public relations

The negotiations turned out to be an exercise in futility. [=the negotiations were not successful or worthwhile]

exercises [plural]

a chiefly US :a ceremony for students who have graduated from a school

graduation/commencement exercises

military activities done for training

conducting naval exercises in the Mediterranean

[noncount] somewhat formal :the use of an ability or power that you have

We can avoid these problems by the exercise of a little common sense. [=by using a little common sense]

the exercise of self-control

verb

-cises; -cised; -cising

[no obj] :to do physical activities in order to make yourself stronger and healthier

It's important to exercise every day.

He eats right and exercises regularly.

[+ obj] to use (a body part) again and again in order to make it stronger

exercise a muscle

Bicycle riding exercises the leg muscles.

to cause (an animal) to walk, run, etc., :to give exercise to (an animal)

The stable boys exercise the horses every morning.

[+ obj] :to use (an ability, power, etc.)

He didn't exercise good judgment.

We just need to exercise common sense.

She has been reluctant to exercise her authority.

Exercise caution when using these chemicals.

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exercise bike