exploit

B2Academic AWL-8
UK /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

Meaning

verb
to treat a person or situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself
He exploited his father's name to get himself a job.

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