exertion
gb/ɪɡzˈɚʃən/ us/ɪɡzˈɚʃən/
B2
English
~ 5900
erőfeszítés, megerőltetés, hatalom gyakorlása, befolyás gyakorlása, nyomásgyakorlás
NOUN
B2
1
erőfeszítés
B1
megerőltetés
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] avoids [exertion]
Climbing the mountain in the heat required tremendous exertion.
A hegy megmászása a hőségben hatalmas erőfeszítést igényelt.
After an hour of intense exertion at the gym, his legs were shaking.
Egy órányi intenzív edzőtermi megerőltetés után remegett a lába.
She felt dizzy from the exertion of running to catch the train.
The doctor told him to avoid any heavy exertion after the surgery.
Long periods of mental exertion left her exhausted by the end of the exam.
Learner examples
After the long run, I was shaking from the exertion.
A hosszú futás után remegtem a megerőltetéstől.
The doctor said I should not do any strong exertion for two weeks.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy két hétig kerülnöm kell a nagyobb fizikai megerőltetést.
The exam needed a lot of mental exertion, and I felt very tired.
Hard physical exertion in hot weather can be dangerous.
He is weak, so even small exertion makes him tired.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse “exertion” with “exercise.” “Exercise” is a regular activity you do to stay healthy (for example, running, swimming), while “exertion” is the heavy effort or energy used in any hard activity (it can be sports, work, or even thinking). Learners also sometimes say “do an exertion”; natural English uses “make an effort” or simply “after much exertion,” not *“do an exertion.”*
Meaning
strong physical or mental effort
Collocations
physical exertion
|mental exertion
|strenuous exertion
|avoid exertion
|collapse from exertion
|lack of exertion
Synonyms
effort (More general and common; does not always suggest tiredness or great strain the way “exertion” often does.)
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strain (Suggests effort that pushes someone close to their physical or mental limit, sometimes with pain or damage.)
Antonyms
rest (Opposite in that no energy is actively used; the body or mind is recovering instead of working hard.)
Themes
health
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The use of a lot of body or mind energy to do something hard, which can make you feel very tired.
The action of using a great deal of physical or mental energy to achieve something, often causing tiredness or strain.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
the exertion of [power/authority/influence]
The policy was changed only after the exertion of strong political influence from several major donors.
Az irányelvet csak azután módosították, hogy több jelentős adományozó erős politikai befolyást gyakorolt.
Critics argued that the mayor’s exertion of authority over the media crossed legal and ethical lines.
A bírálók szerint a polgármester média feletti hatalomgyakorlása átlépte a jogi és etikai határokat.
Through the exertion of considerable diplomatic pressure, the government secured the release of the hostages.
Learner examples
The new rule came after the exertion of pressure from student groups.
Az új szabály a diákcsoportok nyomásgyakorlása után született.
Some people were worried about the heavy exertion of power by the police.
Néhányan aggódtak a rendőrség túlzott hatalomgyakorlása miatt.
Change happened only through the exertion of influence by local leaders.
Too much exertion of authority can make workers feel afraid.
He denied the unfair exertion of political power in the case.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use “exertion” with power words without the preposition “of,” for example *“exertion power”* instead of the correct “exertion of power.” Another mistake is choosing “exertion” where “effort” is better; for physical or mental work, use “effort” or “exertion,” but for power or authority, use “exertion of power/authority” or “exercise of power/authority.”
Meaning
use of power or influence
Collocations
exertion of influence
|exertion of authority
|exertion of power
|exertion of political pressure
|through the exertion of
Synonyms
exercise (Common in formal contexts like “exercise of power/authority”; slightly more neutral and frequent than “exertion” in legal and political writing.)
Antonyms
noninterference (Opposite because it means choosing not to use power or influence and not to take control of a situation.)
Themes
politics
|business
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The use of power, authority, or influence to make people or events change in a certain way.
The act of applying power, authority, or influence in order to control, direct, or affect people or situations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exertion
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɚʃən/
US/ɪɡzˈɚʃən/
Syllables & stress
ex - er - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: exertion
- Plural: exertion, exertions
Word family
Expressions
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