take advantage of

nutzen, Gebrauch machen von

Etwas Verfügbares nutzen, weil es hilfreich oder nützlich ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To use something available to you because it is helpful or useful.

• Take advantage of the free lessons.
• We took advantage of the sunshine and went swimming.
• Are you taking advantage of your library membership?

So benutzt man es: take advantage of something (We took advantage of the free bus service.)

Synonyme: make use of, use

Häufige Wendungen: take advantage of something, take advantage of discounts

ausnutzen, ausbeuten

Jemanden oder dessen Lage unfair zum eigenen Vorteil nutzen.

In einfachem Englisch: To use someone or their situation unfairly for your own benefit.

• Do not take advantage of her kindness.
• The company took advantage of workers who needed jobs.
• He felt that his friends were taking advantage of him.

So benutzt man es: take advantage of someone/something (They took advantage of her lack of experience.)

Synonyme: exploit, use

Häufige Wendungen: take advantage of someone, take advantage of kindness