exploit

CEFRC1

/ˈɛksplɔɪt/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To use someone or something unfairly for your own benefit.

  2. 02

    verb

    To use an opportunity or resource effectively.

Examples

  • The country has resources, but can't exploit them.

  • Employers sometimes exploit their workers.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ɪksˈplɔɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. A program or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability in other software.

  2. An achievement.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A brave or impressive action.

More examples

In context

  • Materialistic people who exploit others will come to a bad end.

  • The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.

  • to exploit natural resources in a sustainable way

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Old French esploit (noun), esploitier (verb).