(~s, capitalizing, ~d)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'capitalise'
1.
If you ~ on a situation, you use it to gain some advantage for yourself.
The rebels seem to be trying to ~ on the public’s discontent with the government.
VERB: V on/upon n
2.
In business, if you ~ something that belongs to you, you sell it in order to make money. (BUSINESS)
Our intention is to ~ the company by any means we can...
The company will be ~d at ?2 million.
VERB: V n, be V-ed at amount
capitalization
...a massive capitalization programme.
N-UNCOUNT