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

Recent Examples on the Web

The political maelstrom caught the attention of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who capitalized on the drama over the cellphone legislation to make a pitch for his independent campaign to be Michigan's next governor. —Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025

The company in 2015 wanted to capitalize on its massive scale, but shifting tastes complicated those plans, with households seeking to introduce healthier options at the table. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025

Microsoft, Nvidia, and AMD are positioned to capitalize on both the application and infrastructure layers of the AI stack. —Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

The Wildcats capitalized on that in similar fashion, with Barkley scoring three plays later on a 16-yard run. —Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

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