exploiting

UK
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪŋ/

Translations

exploitverb

exploiting

Gerund

exploited
Past Simple
exploited
Past Participle
exploiting
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
US
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
использоватьнейтральное значение
The team exploited the opponent's weak defense to score several goals.
Команда использовала слабую защиту соперника, чтобы забить несколько голов.
воспользоватьсяо ситуации или возможности
He tried to exploit the situation to his advantage.
Он попытался воспользоваться ситуацией в свою пользу.
эксплуатироватьобычно с отрицательной коннотацией
The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them low wages.
Компанию обвинили в том, что она эксплуатирует своих работников, платя им низкую зарплату.
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.