exploit
verbUK /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
To use something or someone in a way that is not fair.
The big company tried to exploit the workers by paying them very little.
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2. To use a situation or resource to get a benefit.
She exploited her free time to learn a new language.
3. A brave or exciting act.
The explorer's daring exploits were told in many stories.
4. To make full use of something for a good purpose.
The farmer exploited the rich soil to grow healthy crops.