take advantage

usufruire di, servirsi di

Usare qualcosa di utile che si ha a disposizione.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: make use of, use, avail oneself of

Espressioni comuni: take advantage, take advantage of something

trarre vantaggio, approfittare di

Usare intenzionalmente una situazione per ottenere un beneficio personale.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: capitalize on, exploit, benefit from

Espressioni comuni: take advantage, take advantage of something, take advantage of someone