noun Technical meaning of exploit (security) A security vulnerability or an instance of taking advantage of a security vulnerability. "[...] hackers say exploit. sysadmins say hole" -- Mike Emke. 1
noun exploit Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). 1
transitive verb exploit take advantage of 1
transitive verb exploit use to advantage 1
noun exploit computer: tool, program 1
noun,plural exploit feats 1
verb exploit If you say that someone is exploiting you, you think that they are treating you unfairly by using your work or ideas and giving you very little in return. 0
verb exploit If you say that someone is exploiting a situation, you disapprove of them because they are using it to gain an advantage for themselves, rather than trying to help other people or do what is right. 0
verb exploit If you exploit something, you use it well, and achieve something or gain an advantage from it. 0
verb exploit To exploit resources or raw materials means to develop them and use them for industry or commercial activities. 0
countable noun exploit If you refer to someone's exploits, you mean the brave, interesting, or amusing things that they have done. 0
noun exploit a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic 0
verb exploit to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc), esp unethically or unjustly for one's own ends 0
verb exploit to make the best use of 0
noun exploit an act remarkable for brilliance or daring; bold deed 0
verb transitive exploit to make use of; turn to account; utilize productively 0
verb transitive exploit to make unethical use of for one's own advantage or profit; specif., to make profit from the labor of (others) without giving a just return 0
verb transitive exploit to stir up interest in; promote 0
