CAPITALIZE


Meaning of CAPITALIZE in English

cap ‧ i ‧ tal ‧ ize BrE AmE ( also capitalise British English ) /ˈkæpətl-aɪz, ˈkæpɪtl-aɪz/ verb [transitive]

1 . to write a letter of the alphabet using a ↑ capital letter

2 . to supply a business with money so that it can operate

3 . technical to calculate the value of a business based on the value of its ↑ share s or on the amount of money it makes

—capitalization /ˌkæpɪtl-aɪˈzeɪʃ ə n $ -tl-ə-/ noun [uncountable]

capitalize on something phrasal verb

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.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.