Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɜrt/
noun the effort or strength put forth
A1 I don't want to exert too much energy on this task.
A2 She felt a sense of exertion after running the marathon.
B1 The exert of pressure on the wound helped stop the bleeding.
B2 The exert of authority by the manager was necessary to maintain order.
C1 The exert of influence by the CEO shaped the company's direction.
C2 His exert in negotiating deals led to the company's success.
verb to put forth effort or strength
A1 She exerted all her energy to finish the race.
A2 He exerted pressure on his team to meet the deadline.
B1 The coach exerted his authority to discipline the players.
B2 The CEO exerted his influence to secure the deal.
C1 The politician exerted his power to pass the new legislation.
C2 The scientist exerted great effort to prove his theory.
formal In order to achieve optimal results, one must exert maximum effort in their studies.
informal I really need to exert myself if I want to finish this project on time.
slang Dude, you gotta exert some serious hustle if you want to make it in this industry.
figurative She felt like she was exerting all her energy into a black hole, never seeing any progress.
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