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to capitalize on
/kˈæpɪɾəlˌaɪz ˈɑːn/
/kˈapɪtəlˌaɪz ˈɒn/
capitalise onto capitalize on
[phrase form: capitalize]
01
to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit
Examples
She capitalized on her experience to get a better paying job.
The musician tried to capitalize on the popularity of a viral song by releasing an album.
