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
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Thomas suggests updating your website, resume, portfolio or social media to best capitalize on this energy.
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Popular on Variety The upcoming FAST channels will capitalize on the company’s extensive library, with thousands of hours available to tap.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 May 2024
But Houston capitalized on its final big chance of the night.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024
Benson capitalized on her popularity by taking on roles in more major productions.
—EW.com, 9 May 2024
Now, looking to capitalize on the seismic shift to online shopping, the Resnicks want to position Kern County as a new frontier for the industrial-scale warehousing that is key to connecting customers with their goods.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The Biden campaign wants to capitalize on the fundraising advantage it’s enjoyed over Trump, amassing significant resources on the ground in key battleground states to force Republicans to play catch-up much later in the year.
—Colleen Long, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Aaron Nola also walked four and was done after four innings, but the Giants failed to capitalize on his mistakes.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
As Mulaney explains in his opening monologue, the Netflix special, which will air live in six parts throughout the next week, was intended to capitalize on the annual Netflix Is a Joke festival, during which every comedian in North America is in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2024
Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Popular on Variety The upcoming FAST channels will capitalize on the company’s extensive library, with thousands of hours available to tap.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 May 2024
But Houston capitalized on its final big chance of the night.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024
Benson capitalized on her popularity by taking on roles in more major productions.
—EW.com, 9 May 2024
Now, looking to capitalize on the seismic shift to online shopping, the Resnicks want to position Kern County as a new frontier for the industrial-scale warehousing that is key to connecting customers with their goods.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The Biden campaign wants to capitalize on the fundraising advantage it’s enjoyed over Trump, amassing significant resources on the ground in key battleground states to force Republicans to play catch-up much later in the year.
—Colleen Long, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Aaron Nola also walked four and was done after four innings, but the Giants failed to capitalize on his mistakes.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
As Mulaney explains in his opening monologue, the Netflix special, which will air live in six parts throughout the next week, was intended to capitalize on the annual Netflix Is a Joke festival, during which every comedian in North America is in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2024
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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