exploiting

UK
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪŋ/

Translations

exploitverb

exploiting

Gerund

exploited
Past Simple
exploited
Past Participle
exploiting
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
US
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
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.
exploiterInformatique.
Cybercriminals exploited the unpatched vulnerability to install ransomware.
Des cybercriminels ont exploité la vulnérabilité non corrigée pour installer un rançongiciel.
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
capitalize on
take advantage of

Definitions

exploitverb
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.