EXACT MATCHES
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
exercise1, s. 1 Úsáid f (na hintinne, cumhachta, etc.). In the exercise of one's duties, ag comhlíonadh do dhualgas dhuit. 2 a Mental exercise, cleachtadh m meabhrach. Outdoor exercise, aclaíocht faoin aer. To take exercise, aclaíocht f, lúthaíocht f, a dhéanamh. b Mil: Tactical exercises, cleachtaí beartaíochta (cogaidh). c School exercise, cleachtadh m (scoile). d Religious exercises, cleachtadh m spioradálta.
exercise2, v.tr. 1 Bainim leas as (ceart); cleachtaim (ceird). To exercise care, cúram a dhéanamh. He exercised influence over John, chuir sé anáil faoi Sheán. 2 a Aclaím, suaithim (an corp); cuirim (an intinn) ag obair. To exercise oneself, aclaíocht a dhéanamh. To exercise troops, cleachtadh a thabhairt do shaighdiúirí. To exercise a horse, capall a aclú. b v.i. Déanaim aclaíochta. 3 To exercise s.o.'s patience, duine a chur go bun a fhoighne. The problem that is exercising our minds, an fhadhb atá ag déanamh tinnis dúinn.
PHRASES
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
Athletic exercises, cleasa mpl lúth; lúthchleasa mpl.
Exercise-book, leabhar cleachta.
Sch: To crib an exercise from s.o., ceacht a athscríobh ó dhuine eile.
Gentle exercise, aclaíocht réidh.
Mil: Manual exercise, cleachtadh m láimhsithe arm.
Sch: To mark an exercise, ceacht a mharcáil.
Gym: Physical exercises, aclaíocht f coirp, suaitheadh m coirp.
Retranslation exercise, cleachtadh m athaistriúcháin.
To exercise one's will, do thoil a chur i gcion.