No. 16,834 in Polish
wykorzystywać
"To use, exploit, or take advantage of."
In a sentence
Musimy wykorzystywać każdą okazję do nauki.
We must take advantage of every opportunity to learn.
Here, "wykorzystywać" means to take advantage of an opportunity, using it in a proactive and positive manner.
Pracownicy narzekają, że są wykorzystywani przez szefa.
The employees complain that they are being exploited by their boss.
In this case, "wykorzystywać" relates to someone being exploited or used unfairly, carrying a negative connotation.
Inżynierowie chcą wykorzystywać nowe technologie w swoich projektach.
The engineers want to utilize new technologies in their projects.
Here, "wykorzystywać" implies the utilization or application of resources or tools effectively in a specific context.
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