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.
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The new movie capitalizes on Prey’s proof of concept about Predators into different time periods, using a four-part anthology approach for its own eras tour.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 June 2025
The company has wisely capitalized on that increase to sell $350 million in common stock — boosting its cash balance to about $570 million, according to Investing.com.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Europe’s top bosses are urging the continent to capitalize on recent volatility amid hopes U.S. exceptionalism is waning — and Europe can cash in.
From Unicredit to Goldman Sachs, top European leaders told CNBC in exclusive interviews that Europe has a huge opportunity ahead.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Defenseman Aaron Ekblad capitalized on the opportunity, scoring from the face-off circle.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 June 2025
The company has wisely capitalized on that increase to sell $350 million in common stock — boosting its cash balance to about $570 million, according to Investing.com.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Europe’s top bosses are urging the continent to capitalize on recent volatility amid hopes U.S. exceptionalism is waning — and Europe can cash in.
From Unicredit to Goldman Sachs, top European leaders told CNBC in exclusive interviews that Europe has a huge opportunity ahead.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Defenseman Aaron Ekblad capitalized on the opportunity, scoring from the face-off circle.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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