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 two teams combined for 11 penalties, and the Frost were able to get four power plays on all of them, and couldn’t capitalize on any of them. —Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026

Starring Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root, the series centers on an ambitious mayor, Tom Loftis (Rhys), who tries to capitalize on a surge of tourists visiting the fictional island. —Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026

To capitalize on this resilient market and the recent 54 percent spike in retailer purchases during early 2026, Joor has introduced a new digital showcase designed to connect international brands with France’s leading independent fashion stockists. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 May 2026

Dejan Joveljic capitalized on a gift of a back-pass from the Sounders captain, and Sporting earned a result against a Sounders side that had failed to win only twice in 2026. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026

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