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Definition exercise in British English

exercise noun

noun
/ˈeksə(r)saɪz/
1

physical activity done in order to stay healthy and make your body stronger

Example

Try to do 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day.

Example

I get plenty of exercise being an aerobics instructor.

Example

You should take more exercise.

Synonyms and related words
aerobic aerobics aquarobics
1.1

a physical action that you repeat several times in order to make a part of your body stronger or more healthy

Example

Roll over and repeat the exercise on the other leg.

Example

deep-breathing exercises

Synonyms and related words
aerobic aerobics aquarobics
1.2

relating to exercise, or used for exercise

Example

exercise equipment

Example

a new exercise routine

Synonyms and related words
aerobic aerobics aquarobics
2

an activity or set of activities that you do in order to learn how to do something

Example

Have you done your piano exercises yet?

Example

a drawing exercise

Synonyms and related words
acquisition advanced assimilation
2.1

a set of written questions that you answer in order to help you to learn something

Example

Next I'd like you to do the exercises on page 10.

Synonyms and related words
acquisition advanced assimilation
3

a set of activities that the armed forces do in order to be prepared to fight in a war

Synonyms and related words
at ease attention boot camp
4

an action that has a particular plan, purpose, or result

Example

The object of the exercise is to get you to think independently.

Example

Comparing prices can be a worthwhile exercise.

Example

a cost-cutting exercise

Example

Good management is often an exercise in compromise.

Synonyms and related words
preparation agreement plan
5

the use of your power, rights, or skills

Example

public officials in the exercise of their duties

Synonyms and related words
legacy upcycling user
Definition exercise in British English