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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Instead of driving China and North Korea apart, Washington should try to capitalize on Beijing’s power over Pyongyang by urging China to clearly communicate two redlines to its partner. —

Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024 Upskilling teams in quantum technology will position your company to capitalize on future advancements. —

Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The 30-stock Dow has underperformed this year and last after failing to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom that helped bolster the comparatively tech-heavy S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. —

Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 On the Republican side, Boulos and Trump have capitalized on these divisions to push their message. —

Yash Roy, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for capitalize on

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