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

The electric transfer from Cincinnati has learned to capitalize on his opportunities rather than dwell on the ones he’s lost. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Tampa Bay capitalized on a rough outing by Jesús Sánchez, who struggled to track two fly balls against the Tropicana Field roof. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

The 25-year-old Whisenhunt isn’t capitalizing on his opportunity to earn staying power in San Francisco’s rotation. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Democrats’ weak prospects in Florida kept the national party out of the state, and Nixon capitalized on Vindman’s reluctance to face her on the campaign trail and her record as an outspoken progressive. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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