transcription, транскрипция: [ ig-ˈzərt ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Latin exsertus, past participle of exserere to thrust out, from ex- + serere to join — more at series
Date: circa 1630
1.
a. : to put forth (as strength)
the force is exert ed sideways
b. : to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort
won't have to exert himself moving the table
2. : to bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect
exert ed a bad influence on his students
3. : employ , wield
exert ed her leadership abilities intelligently