exploit opportunity

[/ɪkˈsplɔɪt ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪti/]
verb phrase
aproveitar a oportunidade
1. to make full use of a favorable circumstance or advantageous situation for one's benefit
The company decided to exploit the market opportunity by launching a new product line.
A empresa decidiu aproveitar a oportunidade de mercado lançando uma nova linha de produtos.
2. to take advantage of a situation or resource in a strategic manner
She managed to exploit the opportunity to network with industry leaders at the conference.
Ela conseguiu aproveitar a oportunidade para fazer networking com líderes da indústria na conferência.
In Brazilian business culture, 'aproveitar a oportunidade' is frequently used in corporate and entrepreneurial contexts. Americans, particularly in NYC, often use 'seize the opportunity' or 'capitalize on it' in competitive business environments. The concept emphasizes proactivity and strategic thinking, valued highly in both cultures.
NYC Slang
seize the moment, make bank on it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
seize the opportunitytake advantage ofcapitalize onmake the most ofleverage
Antonyms / Antônimos
miss the opportunitysquanderwasteignoreneglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aproveitar a oportunidade
most common and neutral usage
Rio de Janeiro
tirar vantagem da oportunidade
common colloquial variant
São Paulo
aproveitar a chance
business-oriented usage
Portugal
aproveitar a oportunidade
identical to Brazilian Portuguese standard form

Related Words

opportunityadvantagecapitalizeleveragestrategic timing

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike while the iron is hot
make hay while the sun shines
catch the wave
aproveitar o ensejo (Portuguese idiom)
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