cap·i·tal·ize also Brit cap·i·tal·ise 
/ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ verb
cap·i·tal·iz·es; cap·i·tal·ized; cap·i·tal·iz·ing /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to use a capital letter to write, print, or type (a letter of the alphabet)
▪ Remember to capitalize the I in Internet.
b : to begin (a word or name) with a capital letter
▪ Capitalize the first word of your sentence. ▪ She rarely capitalizes her name when she signs her e-mails. 2 a : to provide the money that is needed to start or develop (a business)
▪ They're seeking investors (in order) to capitalize the business. ▪ The venture was capitalized with a loan of one million dollars.
b : to sell (something valuable, such as property or stock) in order to get money : to convert (something) into capital
▪ You can capitalize your investment at any time.
▪ Remember to capitalize the I in Internet.
b : to begin (a word or name) with a capital letter
▪ Capitalize the first word of your sentence. ▪ She rarely capitalizes her name when she signs her e-mails.
▪ They're seeking investors (in order) to capitalize the business. ▪ The venture was capitalized with a loan of one million dollars.
b : to sell (something valuable, such as property or stock) in order to get money : to convert (something) into capital
▪ You can capitalize your investment at any time.
capitalize on [phrasal verb]
capitalize on (something) : to use (something, such as an event or situation) in a way that helps you : to get an advantage from (something)
▪ They were able to capitalize on [=take advantage of] our mistakes. ▪ She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.
▪ They were able to capitalize on [=take advantage of] our mistakes. ▪ She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.
— cap·i·tal·i·za·tion also Brit cap·i·tal·i·sa·tion /ˌkæpətələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌkæpətəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ Please check your spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. [=use of capital letters]
/ˌkæpətələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌkæpətəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ Please check your spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. [=use of capital letters]
