exert in Portuguese
exert in Portuguese is aplicar, esforçar — exert means to apply or make use of something, such as force, influence, or effort.
exert in Portuguese
aplicar
(transitive) To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material; to bring to bear.
esforçar
(reflexive) To put in vigorous action.
What does "exert" mean?
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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 Portuguese?
"exert" in Portuguese is aplicar, esforçar. 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 Portuguese, "exert" is aplicar, esforçar.
Are there other ways to say "exert" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "exert": aplicar, esforçar.
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