exercise: Meaning and Definition of

ex•er•cise

1. bodily or mental exertion, esp. for the sake of training or improvement of health: Walking is good exercise.
2. something done or performed as a means of practice or training: exercises for the piano.
3. a putting into action, use, operation, or effect: the exercise of caution.
4. a written composition, musical piece, or artistic work executed for practice or to illustrate a particular aspect of technique.
5. Often,a traditional ceremony: graduation exercises.
6. a religious observance or service.

1. to put through exercises, or forms of practice or exertion, designed to train, develop, condition, or the like: to exercise a horse.
2. to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use: to exercise freedom of speech.
3. to use or display in one's action or procedure: to exercise judgment.
4. to make use of (one's privileges, powers, etc.): to exercise one's constitutional rights.
5. to discharge (a function); perform: to exercise the duties of one's office.
6. to have as an effect: to exercise an influence on someone.
7. to worry; make uneasy; annoy: to be much exercised about one's health.

1. to go through exercises; take bodily exercise.