Bahasa Melayu

capitalise

Bahasa Melayu

English

take advantage of, capitalize on, exploit

To capitalize on something is to use it to gain an advantage.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Syarikat itu mengambil kesempatan daripada peluang baharu itu.

    The company took advantage of the new opportunity.

  2. Dia pandai mengambil kesempatan daripada kemahirannya sendiri.

    He is good at capitalizing on his own skills.

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What does “take advantage of” mean in Malay?

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mengambil kesempatan daripada

Used when someone uses an opportunity for benefit.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.