exploit
intermediateB2/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ · ex-ploit
To utilize or take advantage of something resourcefully; often in a manner that is unethical or unfair.
Meanings
To utilize or take advantage of something resourcefully; often in a manner that is unethical or unfair.
کسی چیز کا استعمال یا زیادہ فائدہ اٹھانا؛ اکثر غیر اخلاقی یا غیر منصفانہ طریقے سے۔
استحصال
ishtihsaal
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- exploit resources
- exploit vulnerabilities
- unethical exploit
Example Sentences
They sought to exploit every opportunity available to them.
انہوں نے اپنے لئے دستیاب ہر موقع کا فائدہ اٹھانے کی کوشش کی۔
unhon ne apne liye dastiab har moqa ka faida uthانے ki koshish ki.
The company was accused of exploiting cheap labor in developing countries.
کمپنی پر ترقی پذیر ممالک میں سستی مزدوری کو استحصال کرنے کا الزام لگا۔
company par taraqqi pasand mumalik mein sasti mazdoori ko ishtihsal karne ka ilzaam laga.
He was known to exploit the weaknesses of his rivals.
وہ اپنے حریفوں کی کمزوریوں کا استحصال کرنے کے لیے مشہور تھا۔
wo apne hareefon ki kamzoriyon ka ishtihsal karne ke liye mashhoor tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'plight' to remind you how one might exploit a bad situation.
Imagine someone taking more than their fair share from a resource, representing exploitation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتنے بے درد ہیں یہ انسانی استحصال کرنے والے، یہ تو ہیں بس اپنی ذات کے چکر میں دولتمند۔
Kitne be dard hain ye insani ishtihsal karne wale, Ye to hain bas apni zaat ke chakkar mein dolatmand.
How heartless are these exploiters of humanity, They are only wealthy in the obsession of their greed.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھوٹا چور بڑا چور کا دوست ہوتا ہے۔
Chhota chor bara chor ka dost hota hai.
A small thief is a friend of the big thief.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "exploiter" — to unfold or to exploit
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Middle French 'exploiter', which initially meant 'to unfold' but gradually took on the connotation of using something to its fullest advantage, often with negative implications.