She likes to exercise using 'free weights'. [=weights (such as dumbbells and barbells) that are not attached to a piece of equipment]
('disapproving') The new manager immediately started 'throwing her weight around', making changes to staff and policy.
The doctor says you shouldn't put any 'weight' on that foot for a week. [=you shouldn't stand on that foot for a week]
(..) Mr Lightoller, why are the boats being launched half full ? - Not now, Mr Andrews. - or so in a boat built for ... ..and l saw one boat with only ! ! We weren't sure of the weight, Mr Andrews. These boats may buckle. Rubbish ! They were tested in Belfast with men ! (..)1997 Titanic