Exercise

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-22-2012

exercise
noun1

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"2

the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"[syn: use]3

systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"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"5

(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises"
verb1

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]3

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

do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"5

learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"[syn: drill]

07-22-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Exercise exercise noun1the 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"2the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"[syn: use]3systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"4a 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"5(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises" verb1put to use; "exert one's power or influence"[syn: exert]2carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"[syn: practice]3give a workout to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind"4do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"5learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"[syn: drill]