Pronúncia: əpɾufitá
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verb transitiu
- to make (good) use of, use, utilize (also utilise UK).
- to develop, exploit.
- [oferta, proposta, etc.] to take up, take advantage of.
- [consell, ensenyament, experiència] to profit by, profit from.
- [ocasió] to seize, avail oneself of, take (the chance \ opportunity).
- [possibilitats] to make the most of.
- pejorativament to exploit, make unfair use of, get the benefit of. verb intransitiu
- to be of use, be useful, be profitable.
- això no aprofita a ningú that is no use, that is of no avail, that is completely useless.
- aprofitar-li a algú to be of use to someone, profit someone, be beneficial to someone.
- que aprofiti! I hope you (will) enjoy your dinner!
- aprofitar-se d’algú to take an unfair advantage of someone.