• 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"
• 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"
• systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
• the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"
• (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic Exercises"
• do physical Exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"
• give a work-out to; "Some parents Exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one''s muscles"
• learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
• put to use; "exert one''s power or influence"
• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"

'Exercise' in other languages