take advantage

nutzen, Gebrauch machen von

Etwas Nützliches verwenden, das einem zur Verfügung steht.

In einfachem Englisch: To use something useful that is available to you.

• The museum is free, so take advantage.
• We took advantage of the hotel’s laundry service.
• Have you taken advantage of the free lessons?

So benutzt man es: take advantage of something (Guests can take advantage of the free swimming pool.); take advantage of something to do something (We took advantage of the sunshine to have a picnic.)

Synonyme: make use of, use, avail oneself of

Häufige Wendungen: take advantage, take advantage of something

ausnutzen, Profit schlagen

Eine Situation gezielt nutzen, um selbst einen Vorteil zu bekommen.

In einfachem Englisch: To deliberately use a situation to get a benefit for yourself.

• Prices fell, and investors took advantage.
• She took advantage of his mistake to win the game.
• They took advantage of the crisis to increase their profits.

So benutzt man es: take advantage of something (She took advantage of falling prices to buy a flat.); take advantage of something to do something (They took advantage of the delay to prepare a better offer.)

Synonyme: capitalize on, exploit, benefit from

Häufige Wendungen: take advantage, take advantage of something, take advantage of someone