aprovecharse (de)

(v.) = take + advantage (of), piggyback [piggy-back], cash in on, prey on/upon, tap into, leverage, make + an opportunity (out) of, ride (on) + Posesivo + coattails

Ex. It is not surprising that the networks discussed later have all taken advantage of computer processing in some form or another.

Ex. His logic is simple: People need the help of others to be truly creative -- thought breeds thought and ideas 'piggyback' on other ideas.

Ex. At the same time, veteran fiction writers and new authors cashing in on fame from other media continued to rule the lists.

Ex. From being a predator, England was becoming a major commercial power on whose ships others preyed.

Ex. It is clear that a powerful and mysterious force is pushing seniors toward greater volunteer involvement, and nonprofit groups should tap into this particularly civic age group before the Indian summer of volunteering reaches its end.

Ex. Information seeking in electronic environments will become a collaboration among end user and various electronic systems such that users leverage their heuristic power and machines leverage algorithmic power.

Ex. Unfortunately, there are some trying to make an opportunity out of this very turbulant situation.

Ex. Riding the coattails of Barack Obama, Democrats picked up seven seats held by Republicans in Tuesday's election to match the seven it gained two years ago.