Main entry: physical exercise, physical exertion, exercise, exercising, workout
Definition: the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
Usage: the doctor recommended regular exercise; he did some exercising; the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
Definition: a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
Usage: you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
Main entry: drill, practice, practice session, recitation, exercise
Definition: systematic training by multiple repetitions
Usage: practice makes perfect
Main entry: usage, use, utilisation, utilization, employment, exercise
Definition: the act of using
Usage: he warned against the use of narcotic drugs; skilled in the utilization of computers
Main entry: exercise
Definition: (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
Usage: academic exercises
Main entry: work out, exercise
Definition: do physical exercise
Usage: She works out in the gym every day
Main entry: exercise, work, work out
Definition: give a workout to
Usage: Some parents exercise their infants; My personal trainer works me hard; work one's muscles; this puzzle will exercise your mind
Main entry: drill, exercise, practice, practise
Definition: learn by repetition
Usage: We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales
Definition: put to use
Usage: exert one's power or influence
Main entry: do, practice, practise, exercise
Definition: carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Usage: practice law