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verb
- 1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource): "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology" Similar
- 2. make use of (a situation) in a way considered unfair or underhand: "the company was exploiting a legal loophole"
noun
- 1. a bold or daring feat: "despite a series of colourful exploits, his agents obtained little intelligence of value"
- 2. a software tool designed to take advantage of a flaw in a computer system, typically for malicious purposes such as installing malware: "if someone you don't know tweets you a link, it's either spam, an exploit, or probably both"
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The meaning of EXPLOIT is deed, act; especially : a notable, memorable, or heroic act. How to use exploit in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Exploit.
EXPLOIT definition: 1. to use something in a way that helps you: 2. to use someone or something unfairly for your own…. Learn more.
to utilize, especially for profit; turn to practical account: to exploit a business opportunity. to use selfishly for one's own ends: employers who exploit their workers. to advance or further through exploitation; promote: He exploited his new movie through a series of guest appearances.
EXPLOIT meaning: 1. to use something in a way that helps you: 2. to use someone or something unfairly for your own…. Learn more.
n. a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic. vb ( tr) 1. to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc), esp unethically or unjustly for one's own ends. 2. to make the best use of: to exploit natural resources.
The verb exploit means to use someone or something, usually selfishly or for profit. Workers who are tired of being exploited by factory owners form unions that allow them to stand together as a powerful force.
If you exploit something, you use it well, and achieve something or gain an advantage from it.
exploit something (disapproving) to treat a person or situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself. He exploited his father's name to get himself a job. She realized that her youth and inexperience were being exploited. The opposition parties will always exploit government problems to their own advantage.
exploit. noun. /ˈeksplɔɪt/. /ˈeksplɔɪt/. [usually plural] a brave, exciting or interesting act. the daring exploits of Roman heroes. The papers were full of her latest amorous exploits. His courage and exploits were legendary.
Synonyms for EXPLOIT: use, leverage, manipulate, abuse, impose (on or upon), play (on or upon), pimp, walk on; Antonyms of EXPLOIT: ignore, neglect, misuse, misapply, bore, drag, bust, downer
