Functioning and Exploit

noun

• Process or manner of functioning or operating.
  • usage: "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"
  • synonyms: operation, performance

verb

• Perform as expected when applied.
  • usage: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
  • synonyms: function, work, operate, go, run
• Serve a purpose, role, or function.
  • usage: "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"
  • synonyms: serve, function
• Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
  • usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
  • synonyms: officiate, function

adjective

• Performing or able to perform its regular function.
  • usage: "a functioning flashlight"

noun

• A notable achievement.
  • usage: "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"
  • synonyms: feat, effort

verb

• Use or manipulate to one's advantage.
  • usage: "He exploit the new taxation system"; "She knows how to work the system"; "he works his parents for sympathy"
  • synonyms: work
• Draw from; make good use of.
  • usage: "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely"
  • synonyms: tap
• Work excessively hard.
  • usage: "he is exploiting the students"
  • synonyms: overwork

• (n.) A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.
• (n.) Hence: To draw an illegitimate profit from; to speculate on; to put upon.
• (n.) Combat; war.
• (n.) To utilize; to make available; to get the value or usefulness out of; as, to exploit a mine or agricultural lands; to exploit public opinion.