Exert | Mean of exert in English Dictionary

/ɪgˈzɚt/

• Verb
• to use (strength, ability, etc.)
1. He had to exert all of his strength to move the stone.
2. She hasn't been reluctant to exert [=exercise] her authority.
• to cause (force, effort, etc.) to have an effect or to be felt
1. The company exerted [=put] pressure on local politicians.
2. He exerts a lot of influence on the other members of the committee.
3. the force exerted by the machine
• to make an effort to do something
1. Don't exert yourself too much.
2. She's always willing to exert herself to help other people.