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/ˈɛk.splɔɪt/
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/ˈɛk.splɔɪt/
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exploit
noun
exploits
pl
UK
/ˈɛk.splɔɪt/
US
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exploit
The knight's exploit in rescuing the princess became legendary.
L'exploit du chevalier en sauvant la princesse est devenu légendaire.
exploit
Informatique.
The hacker used an exploit to gain unauthorized access to the network.
Le pirate a utilisé un exploit pour obtenir un accès non autorisé au réseau.
Synonyms
feat
adventure
accomplishment
achievement
deed
exploit
verb
exploited
Past Simple
exploited
Past Participle
exploiting
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
US
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exploiter
The team exploited the opponent's weak defense to score several goals.
L'équipe a exploité la défense faible de l'adversaire pour marquer plusieurs buts.
exploiter
Informatique.
Cybercriminals exploited the unpatched vulnerability to install ransomware.
Des cybercriminels ont exploité la vulnérabilité non corrigée pour installer un rançongiciel.
exploiter
The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them low wages.
L'entreprise a été accusée d'exploiter ses travailleurs en leur versant de bas salaires.
Synonyms
harness
manipulate
utilize
take advantage of
capitalize on
leverage
employ
Antonyms
safeguard
protect
preserve
exploit
adjective
UK
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
US
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
Used attributively in computing contexts (e.g., "exploit code", "exploit kit").
Additional translations
exploit
Informatique.
Synonyms
exploitative
exploitive
opportunistic
self-serving
mercenary
predatory
Definitions
exploit
noun
A bold or daring feat.
The knight's exploit in rescuing the princess became legendary.
A software tool or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability in a computer system.
The hacker used an exploit to gain unauthorized access to the network.
exploit
verb
To make use of a resource or situation for one's own advantage, often unfairly or unethically.
The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them low wages.
To utilize something fully or effectively.
The team exploited the opponent's weak defense to score several goals.
To penetrate or compromise a computer system by taking advantage of a security flaw.
Cybercriminals exploited the unpatched vulnerability to install ransomware.
exploit
adjective
Used before a noun to describe code, tools, or techniques related to a computer-system exploit.
Researchers dissected the exploit code used to breach the server.
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