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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Ukraine, reliant on Western military aid, must reinforce its positions while awaiting clarity on U.S. policy, while Russia seeks to capitalize on momentum before any potential diplomatic push. —

Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 But the company has shifted to capitalize on the school-choice market. —

Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 30 Jan. 2025 State of play: The league sought to capitalize on interest in the sport sparked by the U.S. women's national rugby team earning its first-ever Olympic medal last year. —

Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025 Combs has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and his legal team has framed both the civil and the federal suits as invasions of privacy and attempts to capitalize on his money and fame. —

Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for capitalize on