capitalize on[verb]Synonyms: take advantage of, benefit from, cash in on
(informal), exploit, gain from, make the most of, profit from
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
capitalize on something phrasal verb (
see also capitalize)
to use a situation or something good that you have, in order to get an advantage for yourself:
Ecuador has capitalized on its natural beauty to attract tourism. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲