No. 3,815 in Dutch
uitoefenen
To exercise, practice, or carry out (e.g., a profession, right, or influence).
In a sentence
Mijn moeder oefent het beroep van leraar uit.
My mother practices the profession of teacher.
The verb refers to performing or practicing a profession.
Hij oefent veel invloed uit op de beslissingen van het bestuur.
He exerts a lot of influence on the decisions of the board.
The verb describes applying or exercising influence or power.
Je kunt beter wat meer zelfcontrole uitoefenen in zo'n situatie.
You should exercise more self-control in such a situation.
Here, it means to practice control or restraint.
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