exploit

Pronunciation

• (noun) enPR: ĕks'ploit, IPA ^(key): /ˈɛksplɔɪt/
• (verb) enPR: ĭksploit', IPA ^(key): /ɪksˈplɔɪt/

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Noun

Singular exploit

Plural exploits

1. (computing) An exploit is a program that takes advantage of a vulnerability in other software.

Verb

Plain form exploit

Third-person singular exploits

Past tense exploited

Past participle exploited

Present participle exploiting

1. If you exploit someone or something, then you are taking advantage of it, usually in a harmful way. Mostly, you exploit when you don't pay someone enough for their hard work.

   Slaves were exploited for their free labor.

   Walmart exploits its employees by paying them minimum wage for their hard work.

Related words

• exploitable