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.

Examples of capitalize on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Caribbean team had two previous dangerous chances that were not capitalized on by Calvin. —Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025

The recent emergence of sustainable energy resources gave us a lesson to capitalize on the trend in time. —Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Amazon is also looking to capitalize on the IP with spin-offs, like UK TV professional Aaron McGahon speculated in a Marvel Studios-esque move. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025

The team’s business operations staff remains focused on finding ways to capitalize on the success, but in the meantime the Stallions are doing their part on the football field as players fight to keep their playing careers alive. —Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for capitalize on

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