exercise (
http://definr.com/exercise)
n 1: the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to
keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he
did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by
his work kept him fit" [syn:
exercising, {physical
exercise},
physical exertion,
workout]
2: the act of using; "the steps were worn from years of use"
[syn:
use,
usage,
utilization,
utilisation,
employment]
3: systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes
perfect" [syn:
practice,
drill,
practice session]
4: a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill
or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end
of each chapter in the textbook" [syn:
example]
5: (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and
speeches; "academic exercises"
v 1: put to use; "exert one's power or influence" [syn:
exert]
2: carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions: "practice
law" [syn:
practice,
practise,
do]
3: give a work-out to: "Some parents exercise their infants";
"My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"
[syn:
work,
work out]
4: do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"
[syn:
work out]
5: learn by repetition [syn:
drill,
practice,
practise]