the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit";
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook";
systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect";
the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers";
(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises";
do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day";
give a work-out to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one''s muscles";
learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales";
put to use; "exert one''s power or influence";
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law";
