( BrE also cap·it·al·ise ) / ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz; NAmE / verb [ vn ]
1.
to write or print a letter of the alphabet as a capital; to begin a word with a capital letter
2.
( business ) to sell possessions in order to change them into money
3.
[ usually passive ] ( business ) to provide a company etc. with the money it needs to function
► cap·it·al·iza·tion , cap·it·al·isa·tion / ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmE -ləˈz-/ noun [ U , sing. ]
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PHRASAL VERBS
- capitalize on / upon sth