exploit
🇺🇸
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
🇬🇧
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
verb
B2
to use someone or something for your own benefit
He tried to exploit her kindness to get what he wanted.
B2
to treat someone unfairly for your gain
Some companies exploit workers by paying very low wages.
C1
to make the best use of something
We should exploit this chance to learn new skills.
C1
to use resources for business purposes
The company plans to exploit the oil reserves found underground.
noun
R
a brave or exciting act
His daring exploit made him famous overnight.
translation
to use someone or something for your own benefit; to treat someone unfairly for your gain; to make the best use of something; to use resources for business purposes
a brave or exciting act
Word Forms
3rd Present
exploits
Progressive
exploiting
Past
exploited
Perfect
exploited
Plural
exploits