exercere.xer.cer [ezers′er]vtd1 to exercise: a) to practise, put in practice. b) to carry out or put in(to) action. c) to perform the function or duties of:
ela exerce a medicina / she practises medicine:
ele exerce a advocacia / he practises law.
2 to bring to bear: exert.
Expressõesexercer influência to exert influence.
exercer pressão sobre to put pressure on:
exerceram pressão sobre ele / they put pressure on him,
gír put the screw on him.
exercer uma profissão to follow a profession.
exercer um cargo to hold an office.
