capitalize on

phrasal verb

capitalized on; capitalizing on; capitalizes on

: to get an advantage from (something, such as an event or situation)

They were able to capitalize on our mistakes.

She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.

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The Bears used last spring’s No. 1 overall draft pick on quarterback Caleb Williams and need to capitalize on that investment. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 How Job Seekers Can Navigate a Job Search in 2025 As businesses evolve, job seekers need a strategic approach to capitalize on emerging opportunities. —

Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The venture is seen as a strategic step to capitalize on his growing influence in the digital asset industry. —

Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024 Yet, for an athlete looking to capitalize on the most lucrative part of her own career, the Big 12 school has proven to be more of an obstacle than asset. —

Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for capitalize on

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