Pronunciation key ( eks′ploit ) |
ex•ploit
n.
[ME. esploit, espleit OFr. esploit an exploit, action, deed; L. explicitum, explicitus, pp. of explicare to explicate; see EXPLICIT].
- An act which is marked by brilliance or a daring feat; a bold deed. Heroic act.
v.t.
- To make the most of advantageous use; utilize.
- To use of unethically or selfishly; make use of some resource for one's own advantage or profit; turn selfishly or unfairly to one's own interests.
- Advertising, to stir up interest in; promote such as, exploit a product.
- In Marxist theory, to make profit from others' labor. Exploit peasant labor.
—ex•ploit′a•ble adj. —ex•ploit′a•tive adj. —ex•ploit′er n.
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