1. applying or bringing to bear (force, influence, or effort)
Usage: present participle of ‘exert’

Examples

• She was exerting all her strength to lift the heavy box.
• The coach is exerting pressure on the team to improve.
• He’s exerting his influence to get the project approved.
• The company is exerting effort to reduce costs.
• They were exerting control over the situation.
• The teacher is exerting authority in the classroom.