Exploit: meaning, definitions and examples
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exploit
[ ɪkˈsplɔɪt ]
using for one's own benefit
To make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). To make use of (a situation) in a way considered unfair or underhanded.
Synonyms
abuse, capitalize on, take advantage of, utilize
Examples of usage
- He exploited his father's connections to land a job.
- She felt exploited by her employer.
a bold or daring feat
A bold or daring feat. A notable or heroic act.
Synonyms
achievement, adventure, deed, feat
Examples of usage
- The rescue mission was a great exploit.
- His daring exploits became legendary.
Translations
Translations of the word "exploit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 explorar
- explorar (exploração)
- explorar (vantagem)
🇮🇳 शोषण करना
- दोहन करना
- फ़ायदा उठाना
🇩🇪 ausnutzen
- ausbeuten
- ausnutzen (Vorteil)
🇮🇩 mengeksploitasi
🇺🇦 експлуатувати
- використовувати
- зловживати
🇵🇱 wykorzystywać
🇯🇵 悪用する (あくようする)
- 搾取する (さくしゅする)
- 活用する (かつようする)
🇫🇷 exploiter
🇪🇸 explotar
🇹🇷 istismar etmek
- sömürmek
- yararlanmak
🇰🇷 착취하다 (chagchwi-hada)
🇸🇦 استغلال (استغلال)
- استثمار
- استخدام
🇨🇿 využívat
- zneužívat
- těžit
🇸🇰 využiť
- zneužiť
- využívať
🇨🇳 利用 (lìyòng)
🇸🇮 izkoriščati
🇮🇸 nýta
🇰🇿 пайдалану
🇬🇪 გამოყენება
🇦🇿 istismar etmək
🇲🇽 explotar
Word origin
The word 'exploit' originated from the Latin word 'explicāre', meaning to unfold or disentangle. Over time, its meaning evolved to include making full use of resources or taking advantage of a situation. The noun form of 'exploit' also developed to describe bold or heroic feats. The word has been used in English since the 15th century.
See also: exploitable, exploitation, exploited, exploiter, exploiters, exploiting, exploits, underexploit, underexploitation.