действовать (о силе)
приводить в действие
глагол 1) а) приводить в действие Синоним(ы): exercise б) бороться, прилагать усилия (для осуществления чего-либо) 2) оказывать давление; влиять Синоним(ы): influence 3) [технический термин] вызывать (напряжение)
transitive verb Etymology: Latin exsertus, past participle of exserere to thrust out, from ex- + serere to join — more at series 1. a. to put forth (as strength) Example: the force is exerted sideways b. to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort Example: won't have to exert himself moving the table 2. to bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect Example: exerted a bad influence on his students 3. employ, wield Example: exerted her leadership abilities intelligently