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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Utilize discounts, sales events and clearance opportunities to capitalize on the long-term planting benefits and position yourself as providing value beyond just aesthetic appeal. —

Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Before a busy Friday night of NBA hoops gets underway, new sportsbook customers can capitalize on several fantastic sign-up offers. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 The stunt appeared to be the Trump campaign’s attempt to capitalize on a gaffe by Pres. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024 Ikea is not alone in the matter, as East Germany was a hotspot for cheap labor under the communist regime, which many companies capitalized on. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for capitalize on

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