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Exerting: meaning, definitions and examples

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exerting

 

[ ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical effort

Exerting means to apply or put forth physical or mental effort. It involves using force or strength to achieve a particular result.

Synonyms

apply, exertion, expend, strain

Examples of usage

  • He was exerting all his strength to lift the heavy box.
  • She exerted herself to finish the marathon.
  • The team exerted pressure on the opposing team to win the game.
Context #2 | Verb

influence or control

Exerting can also mean to have influence or control over someone or something. It involves using power or authority to make something happen.

Synonyms

command, control, dominate, influence

Examples of usage

  • The CEO exerted his authority to make important decisions.
  • The politician exerted influence to pass the new law.
  • The teacher exerted control over the classroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "exerting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exercendo

🇮🇳 प्रयास करते हुए

🇩🇪 ausüben

🇮🇩 mengeluarkan

🇺🇦 застосування

🇵🇱 wywieranie

🇯🇵 行使する

🇫🇷 exerçant

🇪🇸 ejerciendo

🇹🇷 uygulama

🇰🇷 행사하는

🇸🇦 ممارس

🇨🇿 uplatňování

🇸🇰 uplatňovanie

🇨🇳 施加

🇸🇮 uveljavljanje

🇮🇸 beiting

🇰🇿 қолдану

🇬🇪 გამოყენება

🇦🇿 tədbiq etmək

🇲🇽 ejerciendo

Word origin

The word 'exerting' originated from the Latin word 'exertus', which means 'pushed out'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of exerting effort or influence has been present throughout history, as humans have always needed to apply themselves to achieve goals or exert control over others.

See also: exercise, exert, exertion, exertiveness, overexert, overexertion.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,729, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.