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

Chinese brands were able to capitalize on high demand this year, especially in Europe, thanks to flexible supply chains that can rapidly develop new, localized products. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Just because Chinese models are becoming popular does not mean China will necessarily be able to capitalize on that popularity in any dangerous way. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

JetBlue hasn't yet provided a date for its BlueFirst seats, but the changes come as airlines are racing to capitalize on high demand for pricier seats from consumers seeking extra comfort and perks on board. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 27 July 2026

The Orioles capitalized on Atlanta's fielding mistakes on Saturday, while Gunnar Henderson made an impact with his new approach. — Jake Kauderer, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for capitalize on

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