ausnutzen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- avail verb To make use of an opportunity or resource, usually for one's own benefit.
- exploit noun A bold or notable achievement, especially a daring one.
- leverage noun Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.
- pounce verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
- stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
- use verb To employ something for a particular purpose.
Senses
ausnutzen is used for these senses in English:
- avail (intransitive) To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
- leverage (transitive, chiefly, US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).
- pounce (intransitive) To eagerly seize an opportunity.
- stretch (figuratively, transitive) To get more use than expected from a limited resource.
- take advantage of (transitive) To exploit.
- use (transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
- use (dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
avail — full definition
- verb To make use of an opportunity or resource, usually for one's own benefit.
- noun Use or benefit, especially in the phrase "to no avail," meaning without success.
exploit — full definition
- noun A bold or notable achievement, especially a daring one.
- noun A piece of code or technique that takes advantage of a security flaw.
- verb To make good use of something to your own advantage.
- verb To treat someone unfairly for your own benefit.