exercise definition

1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
• examples: the doctor recommended regular exercise
• examples: he did some exercising
• examples: the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
2. systematic training by multiple repetitions
• examples: practice makes perfect
3. a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
• examples: you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
4. (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
• examples: academic exercises
5. give a workout to
• examples: Some parents exercise their infants
• examples: My personal trainer works me hard
• examples: work one's muscles
• examples: this puzzle will exercise your mind
6. do physical exercise
• examples: She works out in the gym every day