phrasal
1. : to make use of for one's own benefit : use to advantage : profit by
extends his examination … to take advantage of modern methods of diagnosis — Morris Fishbein
feels we are not taking proper advantage of our opportunity — R.A.Smith
2. : impose upon : abuse , exploit
was always good to people … and there was those that took advantage of him — Nigel Balchin
not above taking advantage of another's weakness