exercise (EN)

noun, verb

noun “exercise”

1. physical activity done to make the body stronger or healthier
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   Regular exercise can help prevent many health problems.
2. a task or activity that helps practice or improve a skill
   The students completed the grammar exercises in their textbooks.
3. (in combination) an activity in a particular field (often when perceived as pointless)
   The government performed an exercise in accounting that did not help the economy in any real way.
4. the use or application of a right, power, or option
   The exercise of his authority was met with resistance.
5. a military training activity involving the simulation of operations
   The army conducted joint exercises with other NATO forces.
6. (US) a formal ceremony or event
   The commencement exercises will honor all the graduating students.

verb “exercise”

1. to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy
   He exercises every morning by jogging around the park.
2. to use a power, right, or option
   She decided to exercise her right to remain silent.
3. to force (something) to perform an activity in order to develop or improve
   You should exercise your mind by learning new things.
4. (in military) to train or drill troops
   The soldiers were exercised in the use of the new equipment.
5. to cause someone to be worried or preoccupied
   The uncertainty of the situation is exercising everyone involved.