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 company capitalized on the ballet flat craze by offering the popular style in a full spectrum of colors, prints and customizable options. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

Young and the Panthers couldn’t capitalize on the iconic opportunity, though, and ultimately fell to the screaming green-and-gold parishioners, 27-19. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Travis Kelce, a future Hall of Fame selection who abused the Dolphins earlier this season, capitalizing on a handful of the players where Taaffe was responsible for his coverage. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Scientists eager to understand health conditions that exclusively or disproportionately impact women, and fem-tech start-ups eager to capitalize on a potential new diagnostic tool. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

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