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 Through the partnership, the pair are hoping to capitalize on the viral conversation that often dominated the app during previous Verzuz battles. —

Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2024 Major professional sports in North America have been walking a fine line between their desire to capitalize on the massive popularity of sports gambling while counseling players to steer clear of action. —

David K. Li, NBC News, 14 June 2024 Richland completely turned around the game, seizing the momentum and capitalizing on it. —

Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024 But even as these Black companies were capitalizing on a societal standard, a counterculture was emerging. —

Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for capitalize on

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