1. (

• exert ,
• exercise

) put to use; "exert one's power or influence" ;

2. (

• practice ,
• practise ,
• exercise ,
• do ,

) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law" ;

3. (

• exercise ,
• work ,
• work_out ,

) give a workout to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind" ;

4. (

• exercise ,
• work_out

) do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day" ;

5. (

• drill ,
• exercise ,
• practice ,
• practise

) learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales" ;