exert
US /ɪɡˈzɝːt/
UK /ɪɡˈzɝːt/
1.
exercer, aplicar
apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)
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He had to exert all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Ele teve que exercer toda a sua força para levantar a caixa pesada.
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The company decided to exert more control over its subsidiaries.
A empresa decidiu exercer mais controle sobre suas subsidiárias.