exercise

n 1: the activity of exerting you muscles in various was 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

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}, {carry out}, {do}]

3: give a work-out to: "Some parents exercise their infants"

[syn: {work}]

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

[syn: {work out}]

5: learn by repetition [syn: {drill}, {practice}, {practise}]