EFFORT


Meaning of EFFORT in English

/ ˈefət; NAmE ˈefərt/ noun

1.

[ U , C ] the physical or mental energy that you need to do sth; sth that takes a lot of energy :

You should put more effort into your work.

A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.

It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort.

Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult) .

( BrE )

With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing.

2.

[ C ] effort (to do sth) an attempt to do sth especially when it is difficult to do :

a determined / real / special effort

to make an effort

The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money.

I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort .

The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.

We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time.

I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts .

With an effort of will he resisted the temptation.

The project was a joint / group effort.

3.

[ C ] (usually after a noun) a particular activity that a group of people organize in order to achieve sth :

the Russian space effort

the United Nations' peacekeeping effort

4.

[ C ] the result of an attempt to do sth :

I'm afraid this essay is a poor effort.

IDIOMS

see bend verb

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WORD ORIGIN

late 15th cent.: from French , from Old French esforcier , based on Latin ex- out + fortis strong.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.