C2verbformalbusinesswork
US/ɪɡˈzækt/
UK/ɪɡˈzækt/
to demand and get something from someone, or to cause harm or suffering
More often (adjective): completely correct in every detail
In context
Long hours at the start-up exacted a heavy toll on her health.
The union exacted a promise that no jobs would be cut.
Powerful buyers exact lower prices from small farmers every season.
Words that go with exact
verb + noun
- exact a tollThe trade war has exacted a toll on exporters.
- exact a priceFast growth often exacts a price in staff burnout.
- exact revengeThe fired manager tried to exact revenge by leaking emails.
- exact concessionsThe buyer used its size to exact concessions from suppliers.
- exact paymentThe gang exacted payment from shop owners on the street.