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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

  1. verb To make use of an opportunity or resource, usually for one's own benefit.
  2. noun Use or benefit, especially in the phrase "to no avail," meaning without success.

exploit — full definition

  1. noun A bold or notable achievement, especially a daring one.
  2. noun A piece of code or technique that takes advantage of a security flaw.
  3. verb To make good use of something to your own advantage.
  4. verb To treat someone unfairly for your own benefit.

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