Definition of "effort" in английский

noun

1. The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

   • make an effort
   • take a lot of effort
   • put in effort
   • It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office. He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper.

2. An endeavor.

   • Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans.

3. A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.

verb

1. (uncommon, intransitive) To make an effort.

2. (obsolete, transitive) To strengthen, fortify or stimulate