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

Mitsubishi is looking to capitalize on rising power needs from data centers, manufacturing, as well as LNG exports, by expanding in the the world's largest gas market, citing domestic consumption, production, exports, and further demand growth. —Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026

The administration’s plans to capitalize on Venezuela’s oil were met with skepticism by US energy executives at the White House on Friday. —Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026

Is Netflix capitalizing on the success of its multi-film Knives Out partnership with Rian Johnson? —Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026

Despite what his haters may have to say, Fif has positioned G-Unit Studios to capitalize on Louisiana’s generous film tax incentive program, which has historically attracted major productions to the state. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026

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