To write or print a letter of the alphabet as a capital; to use an uppercase letter. Make sure to capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
To take advantage of a situation or opportunity. The company plans to capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicles.
To provide a company or industry with capital, especially by investing money. The startup was able to capitalize its operations through a series of successful funding rounds.
In accounting, to record (an expenditure) as an asset on a balance sheet, to be depreciated or amortized over time. Under IFRS, companies must capitalize development costs that meet certain criteria.