Meaning of exploit

(noun) a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"

(verb) use or manipulate to one's advantage; "He exploit the new taxation system"; "She knows how to work the system"; "he works his parents for sympathy"

draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely"

work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students"