1. writes or prints with a capital letter or in capital letters
Usage: British spelling
2. takes advantage of a situation or opportunity
Usage: British spelling; often followed by ‘on’
3. provides with capital or converts into capital
Usage: British spelling; business/finance

Examples

• She always capitalises the first letter of proper nouns.
• The company capitalises on seasonal trends to boost sales.
• Remember to capitalise names of countries and cities.
• The startup capitalises its operations through venture funding.
• He capitalises on his experience to win new clients.
• The newspaper capitalises all headlines for emphasis.
• They capitalise on market volatility to make profits.