exploit

9 definitions • 14 examples

to use something in a way that helps you:

exploit resources We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.

to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage:

Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees.

something unusual, brave, or funny that someone has done:

She was telling me about her exploits while travelling around Africa.

a brave, interesting, or unusual act:

daredevil exploits

He is not content to limit himself to his exploits on the basketball court.

to use something for your own benefit:

The two companies joined forces to exploit the potential of the Internet.

to use someone unfairly for your own advantage:

Factories here are coming under criticism for exploiting workers.

to use or develop something for profit or progress in business:

exploit resources/technology/information We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.

exploit opportunities/potential

This collection of valuable sound recordings has never been commercially exploited.

to treat someone unfairly in order to make money or get an advantage:

Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees.

These unfortunate people have been ruthlessly exploited.

to use something, often unfairly, for your own advantage:

exploit a loophole/weakness/vulnerability These are responsible employers who are not seeking to exploit loopholes in the legislation.

People exploit the system by lodging multiple appeals.