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exerted force

[ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd fɔːrs]
noun phrase / verb phrasepl: exerted forces
força exercida
1. Physical power or strength that is applied or put into action
The exerted force on the door pushed it open.
A força exercida na porta a abriu.
2. Effort or energy directed toward accomplishing something
She exerted force to lift the heavy box.
Ela exerceu força para levantar a caixa pesada.
3. Pressure or influence brought to bear on a situation or person
The exerted force of public opinion changed the policy.
A força exercida da opinião pública mudou a política.
Synonyms
applied forcepressureeffortstrengthpowerinfluence
Antonyms
inertiapassivityweaknessresistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força exercida
Standard usage in physics and general contexts
São Paulo
força aplicada
Alternative common phrasing in technical contexts
Portugal
força exercida
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

exert force and effect
exert force of will
exert considerable force
bring force to bear
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