effort

/ˈe-fərt/

Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex- + forcier to force

noun

  1. conscious exertion of power : hard, work

  2. a serious attempt : try

  3. something produced by exertion or trying

a job requiring time and effort

idiom

  1. to do all one can

The school makes every effort to help new students become adjusted to college life.

idiom

  1. to do everything one can

We will spare no effort to ensure the safety of the tunnels.