Meaning & Definition of word "Exploit"
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Exploit
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
noun:
- 1. a notable or heroic deed.
- Example: The explorer's exploits were celebrated across the nation.
- 2. a daring feat or adventure.
- Example: The film is based on the exploits of a real-life treasure hunter.
verb:
- 1. to utilize something in a way that maximizes its benefit or value.
- Example: The company aims to exploit new technologies to improve its efficiency.
- 2. to take unfair advantage of someone or something.
- Example: The corrupt officials exploited the vulnerable population for their own gain.
Etymology
Middle English (in the sense 'a deed or act'), from Old French 'exploit', from Latin 'exploitat-' (from 'exploitare') meaning 'to accomplish or achieve'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exploit one's talents:
To make full use of one's abilities and skills.
exploit a situation:
To take advantage of a particular circumstance.
Related Words
exploitation:
The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
exploitative:
Making use of a resource or system in a way that is unethical or unfair.
Slang Meanings of exploit
Meaning: To use someone's weaknesses against them.
Example Sentence: He totally exploited her trust to manipulate her.
Meaning: To gain an undue advantage in a competitive situation.
Example Sentence: They exploited the loophole in the rules to win the game.