exploit exploit /ˌɛkˈsplɔɪt/

noun

1. () A notable achievement  ( effort , exploit , feat )
   a notable achievement
    He performed a great feat
   he performed a great feat
    The book was her finest effort
   the book was her finest effort
   

verb

1. () Use or manipulate to one's advantage  ( work , exploit )
   use or manipulate to one's advantage
    He exploit the new taxation system
   He exploit the new taxation system
    She knows how to work the system
   She knows how to work the system
    He works his parents for sympathy
   he works his parents for sympathy
   
2. () Draw from; make good use of  ( exploit , tap )
   draw from; make good use of
    We must exploit the resources we are given wisely
   we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
   
3. Work excessively hard  ( exploit , overwork )
   work excessively hard
    He is exploiting the students
   he is exploiting the students