verb
- past tense of exercise; performed physical activity for health or fitness
- past tense of exercise; used or applied a right, power, or ability
- past tense of exercise; caused worry or concern to someone
Usage: formal
adjective
- worried or troubled about something
Examples
- She exercised for an hour at the gym yesterday.
- The citizens exercised their right to vote in the election.
- He exercised his authority as manager to approve the request.
- The parents were exercised about the school’s new policy.
- The committee exercised caution when reviewing the proposal.
- They exercised the dog in the park every morning.
- She appeared quite exercised over the delayed flight.