exploit: Meaning and Definition of

ex•ploit

1. a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act: the exploits of Alexander the Great.

ex•ploit

1. to utilize, esp. for profit; turn to practical account: to exploit a business opportunity.
2. to use selfishly for one's own ends: employers who exploit their workers.
3. to advance or further through exploitation; promote: He exploited his new movie through a series of guest appearances.