Exploit

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

Definitions of exploit

noun a notable achievement or deed

Example Sentences

A1 He used his computer skills to exploit a security loophole in the system.

A2 The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them below minimum wage.

B1 The hacker was able to exploit a vulnerability in the website's code.

B2 The spy agency used the information they gathered to exploit the enemy's weaknesses.

C1 The politician was caught exploiting his position for personal gain.

C2 The company was fined for exploiting natural resources without proper permits.

verb to make use of and benefit from (a resource)

Example Sentences

A1 The cat tried to exploit the mouse's fear to catch it.

A2 She knew how to exploit her charm to get what she wanted.

B1 The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying low wages.

B2 The hacker was able to exploit a vulnerability in the system to gain access to sensitive information.

C1 The politician was criticized for exploiting the situation for his own gain.

C2 The artist was able to exploit the natural beauty of the landscape in his paintings.

Grammatical Forms of exploit

• past tense: exploited
• plural: exploits
• comparative: more exploitative
• superlative: most exploitative
• present tense: exploits
• future tense: will exploit
• perfect tense: has/have exploited
• continuous tense: is/are exploiting
• singular: exploit
• positive degree: exploit
• infinitive: to exploit
• gerund: exploiting
• participle: exploiting

Origin and Evolution of exploit

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'exploit' originated from the Old French word 'esploit' meaning a deed or action, derived from the Latin 'explicitus' meaning unfolded or achieved.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exploit' has evolved to also mean taking advantage of a situation for one's own gain or benefit, especially in a skillful or clever way.