exert

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'appliquer ou d'exercer un effort, une influence, une pression, ou de manifester une qualité ou un pouvoir.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying or putting forth effort, influence, or pressure.

1. Apply effort or forceB2formal

   To put forth physical or mental effort; to use strength or influence.

   exercer (un effort)

   • He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
   • She exerted great effort to finish the marathon.
   • The team exerted pressure on the opposing side.

   Synonymesapplybring to bearemployexerciseexpenduseutilizewield

   Antonymesidlelazerelaxrest

2. Use influence or authorityB2formal

   To apply or bring to bear (influence, authority, or power) in order to achieve a result.

   Exercer (une influence, une autorité)

   • The CEO exerted his authority to approve the new policy.
   • Parents often exert a strong influence on their children's choices.
   • The government exerted diplomatic pressure to resolve the conflict.

   Synonymesapplybring to bearemployexerciseuseutilizewield