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1 exert
[iɡ'zə:t]1) (to bring forcefully into use or action: He likes to exert his authority.) udøve2) (to force (oneself) to make an effort: Please exert yourselves.) anstrenge (sig)•- exertion* * *[iɡ'zə:t]1) (to bring forcefully into use or action: He likes to exert his authority.) udøve2) (to force (oneself) to make an effort: Please exert yourselves.) anstrenge (sig)•- exertion -
2 bear down on
1) (to approach quickly and often threateningly: The angry teacher bore down on the child.) styre hen2) (to exert pressure on: The weight is bearing down on my chest.) tynge hårdt på* * *1) (to approach quickly and often threateningly: The angry teacher bore down on the child.) styre hen2) (to exert pressure on: The weight is bearing down on my chest.) tynge hårdt på -
3 strain
I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) presse; strække (sig)2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) forstrække; anstrenge3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) strække; stille krav til4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrere2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) belastning; pres3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) forstrækning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) belastning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) type; race2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) islæt3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner* * *I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) presse; strække (sig)2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) forstrække; anstrenge3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) strække; stille krav til4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrere2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) belastning; pres3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) forstrækning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) belastning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) type; race2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) islæt3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner
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exert yourself — phrase to use a lot of physical or mental effort He didn’t want to exert himself on such a hot day. Thesaurus: to work hardsynonym Main entry: exert * * * exert yourself : to make an effort to do something Don t exert y … Useful english dictionary
Exert — Ex*ert , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Exerted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Exerting}.] [L. exertus, exsertus, p. p. of exerere, exserere, to thrust out; ex out + serere to join or bind together. See {Series}, and cf. {Exsert}.] 1. To thrust forth; to emit; to push … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
exert — exért adj. m., pl. exérţi; f. sg. exértă, pl. exérte Trimis de siveco, 10.08.2004. Sursa: Dicţionar ortografic EXÉRT, Ă adj. (bot.; despre unele organe) Ieşit în afară. [< … Dicționar Român
exert — ► VERB 1) apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality). 2) (exert oneself) make a physical or mental effort. DERIVATIVES exertion noun. ORIGIN Latin exserere put forth … English terms dictionary
exert — [eg zʉrt′, igzʉrt′] vt. [L exsertare, freq. of exserere, to stretch out, put forth < ex , out + serere, to join, fasten together: see SERIES] 1. to put forth or use energetically; put into action or use [to exert strength, influence, etc.] 2.… … English World dictionary
exert — I verb apply, bring into operation, bring into play, bring to bear, contendere, employ, exercise, expend, intendere, make use of, manipulate, operate, put forth, put in action, set to work, spend, strain, strive, try, use, utilize, wield, work II … Law dictionary
exert authority — index federalize (place under federal control), govern, handle (manage), police, rule (govern) Burton s Legal Thesaurus … Law dictionary
exert effort — index endeavor Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
exert energy — index labor Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
exert federal control — index federalize (place under federal control) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
exert influence — index affect, constrain (compel), convince, incite, inspire, lobby, motivate, persuade … Law dictionary
