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

Moonshot is reportedly also preparing for a Hong Kong IPO to capitalize on investor enthusiasm for Chinese AI. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

By selling the August $60 put, options traders capture rich implied volatility ahead of August earnings while capitalizing on Ball Corp's robust cash flows, debt reduction discipline, and favorable historical post-earnings price stability. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 July 2026

The announcement illustrates how brands are racing to capitalize on what many see as a generational marketing opportunity. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The project has been in development since Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, with Amazon looking to capitalize on their access to MGM’s deep IP library for both film and television projects. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 July 2026

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