/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/
cap·it·al·ize (BrE also cap·it·al·ise)
BrE /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/
NAmE /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/
~ sth
to write or print a letter of the alphabet as a capital; to begin a word with a capital letter
~ sth
(business)
to sell possessions in order to change them into money
[usually passive]
~ sth
(business)
to provide a company etc. with the money it needs to function
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cap·it·al·iza·tion, cap·it·al·isa·tion
BrE /ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
NAmE /ˌkæpɪtələˈzeɪʃn/
[U, sing.]
ˈcapitalize on/upon sth
to gain a further advantage for yourself from a situation
SYN take advantage of
The team failed to capitalize on their early lead.