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

In the campaign ahead, Lula is expected to try to capitalize on the popularity of his social policies and his rival's many legal woes. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

The Commanders failed to capitalize on two red zone opportunities in the first quarter, settling for field goals. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Lee is trying to capitalize on the discontent some voters feel about the Republican nominee. — Saige Miller, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

Barletta capitalized on a period of deindustrialization and demographic changes to draw in working-class, white supporters. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

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