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exert in German

exert in German is ausüben, anstrengen — exert means to apply or make use of something, such as force, influence, or effort.

exert in German

ausüben
verb
(transitive) To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
anstrengen
verb
(reflexive) To put in vigorous action.

What does "exert" mean?

  1. verb To apply or make use of something, such as force, influence, or effort.
    "How can the unions - or more specifically the RMT - possibly think this is a good time to exert a bit of industrial muscle and indulge in strikes both on the national railway and the London Underground?"
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exert in a sentence

  • How can the unions - or more specifically the RMT - possibly think this is a good time to exert a bit of industrial muscle and indulge in strikes both on the national railway and the London Underground?
  • The manager exerted pressure on the team to finish early.

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What is "exert" in German?
"exert" in German is ausüben, anstrengen. exert means: To apply or make use of something, such as force, influence, or effort.
How do you use "exert" in a sentence?
Example: "The manager exerted pressure on the team to finish early." In German, "exert" is ausüben, anstrengen.
Are there other ways to say "exert" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "exert": ausüben, anstrengen.
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