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 exploit exploit /ˌɛkˈsplɔɪt/

noun

  1. () A notable achievement  ( effort , exploit , feat )
    a notable achievement
     He performed a great feat
    he performed a great feat
     The book was her finest effort
    the book was her finest effort

verb

  1. () Use or manipulate to one's advantage  ( work , exploit )
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
     He exploit the new taxation system
    He exploit the new taxation system
     She knows how to work the system
    She knows how to work the system
     He works his parents for sympathy
    he works his parents for sympathy
  2. () Draw from; make good use of  ( exploit , tap )
    draw from; make good use of
     We must exploit the resources we are given wisely
    we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
  3. Work excessively hard  ( exploit , overwork )
    work excessively hard
     He is exploiting the students
    he is exploiting the students