1. transformed or developed (something) into something greater or more valuable
Usage: past tense of parlay

Examples

• She parlayed her small inheritance into a successful business empire.
• The actor parlayed his television fame into a movie career.
• He parlayed his college connections into job opportunities.
• The company parlayed its early success into international expansion.
• She parlayed her language skills into a career as a translator.
• The entrepreneur parlayed a simple idea into millions of dollars.