exert

esercitare

Usare potere, influenza o pressione per influire su qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To use power, influence, or pressure to affect someone or something.

• Parents exert a strong influence on children.
• The government exerted pressure on the company.
• This small magnet exerts a surprisingly strong force.

Come si usa: exert something on someone/something (The company exerted pressure on its suppliers.); exert control over someone/something (She exerts control over every part of the business.)

Sinonimi: apply, exercise, wield

Espressioni comuni: exert pressure, exert influence, exert control, exert force

sforzarsi

Usare molta energia o forza per fare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To use a lot of energy or strength to do something.

• Don't exert yourself in this heat.
• He exerted himself during the final part of the race.
• She rarely exerts herself enough to feel tired.

Come si usa: exert oneself (You need to exert yourself to climb that hill.)

Sinonimi: make an effort, push oneself

Contrari: rest, relax

Espressioni comuni: exert yourself, exert oneself, exert one's strength