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

And while the Gore effort took place at the outset of the internet revolution and capitalized on it, Musk has, disappointingly, ignored the dawn of practical artificial intelligence. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

Meanwhile, competitors like Sony and Canon capitalized on digital photography, and Kodak filed for bankruptcy in 2012. —Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Financial advisors recommend rebalancing portfolios regularly to maintain diversification and capitalize on market fluctuations. —Russ Wiles, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025

When Google released its inexpensive, utilitarian Chromebook in 2011, the company quickly capitalized on schools’ new emphasis on computer use. —Michael R. Bloomberg, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025

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