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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This is a company that is quietly capitalizing on one of the largest technology spending cycles observed in decades, delivering robust earnings growth, sitting on a substantial order backlog, and returning capital to shareholders — all while still being undervalued by many. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

For investors looking to capitalize on silver's momentum with the right assets, the decision often narrows to a practical choice between 1-ounce silver bars and coins. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

The expectation is that Takaichi, who is capitalizing on strong public support ratings, will cut taxes and boost spending and increase the government’s already heavy load of debt. —Stan Choe, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026

The current prime minister, Abe’s protege Sanae Takaichi, has called snap polls next month to capitalize on her rising popularity while hoping to rebuild the LDP brand. —Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026

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