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 expansion strategy relies on capitalizing on a fundamental shift in how American retail leaders view vendor relationships. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Developing the knowledge and discipline to capitalize on market opportunities takes time. — Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

More recently, a rolling cast of content creators has taken to making day trips to Blackpool’s roughest wards to capitalize on the environs of its impoverished communities. — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026

Populist progressives in recent months have capitalized on economic anger to defeat establishment Democratic candidates across the country, setting off a potentially seismic political shift within the party. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

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