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 Several clubs offered fans targeted deals to capitalize on Inter Miami coming to town. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024 In the long term, the company’s wind turbine business will also capitalize on the industry’s growth potential, with wind expected to generate 25% of the world’s electricity by 2040 versus just 7% today, the analyst said. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024 By capitalizing on this inspiration, brands like J. Crew have been able to look into their archives to recreate contemporary pieces with a vintage flair, like its Giant Fit chinos. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Taylor Swift is back on tour this weekend, and Kamala Harris‘ allies are capitalizing on the occasion to remind her fans to vote. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for capitalize on 

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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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