capitalize on

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

It’ll be distributed across Time and Uncensored’s YouTube and social channels, as well as all major audio platforms, capitalizing on the brands’ combined audience of over 65 million digital followers/subscribers. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026

And while changing the point valuation may have disappointed some customers, members have been capitalizing on easy ways to earn more stars, like adding more money to their accounts for bonus points. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026

In recent years, Russia has capitalized on the growing dissatisfaction with France, the former colonial power in the region, and escalating attacks from armed groups. —ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026

The power struggle came about after Rivas challenged Rendon, capitalizing on Democrats’ frustrations over changes in committee leadership and Rendon’s shelving of a single-payer health care bill. —Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026

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