exploit

/ˈɛksplɔɪt/

/ˈɛksˌpɫɔɪt/, /ˌɛksˈpɫɔɪt/

to exploit

MAIN VERB

to use someone or something in an unfair way, which is only advantageous to oneself

synonyms : work

draw from; make good use of

synonyms : tap

work excessively hard

synonyms : overwork

to take advantage of someone by making them work a lot and paying them less than is deserved

Exploit

a notable achievement

synonyms : effort

Examples

1. It's all too easy for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities and gain access to your data.

2. As soon as the opportunity arose, he was quick off the mark in exploiting it.

3. Remember, no need to exploit his weaknesses and all that nonsense, just give him enough rope and he'll hang himself.

4. Other aquatic insects like water treaders exploit surface tension, just like thumbtacks and paper clips.