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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Hoping to capitalize on the movie’s popularity, toy makers began rolling out new product lines.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 June 2024
And orphanages often rushed to capitalize on that demand, says Kristen Cheney, a professor at the University of Victoria's School of Child and Youth Care, in Canada, who has researchedthe subject.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 31 May 2024
Just like most types of fishing, the key to capitalizing on the cicada emergence is being at the right place at the right time.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump suddenly stopped talking for more than 30 seconds during a speech at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas over the weekend, leading the Biden campaign to capitalize on the speculation about whether his Republican opponent is fit for office.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 June 2024
And orphanages often rushed to capitalize on that demand, says Kristen Cheney, a professor at the University of Victoria's School of Child and Youth Care, in Canada, who has researchedthe subject.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 31 May 2024
Just like most types of fishing, the key to capitalizing on the cicada emergence is being at the right place at the right time.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump suddenly stopped talking for more than 30 seconds during a speech at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas over the weekend, leading the Biden campaign to capitalize on the speculation about whether his Republican opponent is fit for office.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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