tận dụng
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Definition
Verb: - To use something completely or to its fullest potential, without waste. It implies maximizing the utility or benefit from available resources, opportunities, or time.
Usage
The verb tận dụng is used to describe the action of fully exploiting or making the best use of something. It often carries a positive connotation of efficiency and resourcefulness. - It is commonly followed by a noun indicating the resource being utilized (e.g., thời gian, cơ hội, không gian). - It can be used in various tenses by combining with auxiliary words (đã, sẽ, đang).
Examples
- (We should make use of natural light to save electricity.)
- (She made the most of the opportunity to study abroad.)
- (Let's utilize the available ingredients in the kitchen.)
Advanced Usage
- Tận dụng triệt để: To exploit or utilize something thoroughly and completely.
- Công ty tận dụng triệt để nguồn nhân lực sẵn có. (The company thoroughly utilizes its available human resources.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sử dụng (verb): To use. This is a more general and neutral term for "to use," while tận dụng specifically implies using to the fullest extent.
- Khai thác (verb): To exploit, to tap into (often used for natural resources or opportunities). It can be similar but sometimes has a stronger or more commercial connotation than tận dụng.
Synonyms
- Tận tình is NOT a synonym. (It is an adjective/adverb meaning "wholeheartedly" or "zealously").
- Tối ưu hóa (verb): To optimize. This focuses on making something as effective as possible, which is related to the result of tận dụng.
- Lợi dụng (verb): To take advantage of. This can have a neutral or negative connotation (exploiting a situation or person), unlike the generally positive tận dụng.
Related Phrases (Collocations)
- Tận dụng thời gian: To make the most of one's time.
- Tận dụng cơ hội: To seize/exploit an opportunity.
- Tận dụng không gian: To utilize space efficiently.
Related Idioms
- Được mùa nào tận dụng mùa ấy: (Literal: When you have a good harvest, make the most of it). Meaning: Make hay while the sun shines.
verb
- to make use of