verb
parlay
PAR-lay/pˈɑrleɪ/
To use an existing asset or success to achieve something greater.
The owner parlays the lemonade stand's early success into a larger, busier stall.
Etymology
Paroli named a gambling practice of adding winnings to a continuing bet. That reinvestment image became the broader idea of using an initial success or advantage to obtain something greater.
In context
600 spot that's pretty good return on investment I'll take it and then you cross your fingers and see what gets pulled out of this flawless case so you can parlay your way into some monster Hits
More examples
- He parlayed a small acting role into a successful career.
- They hope to parlay local support into a statewide campaign.
- She's parlaying her baking skills into a catering business.
Forms
parlay · parlays · parlayed · parlaying
Similar words
- leverage
- Emphasizes using an existing resource strategically, not necessarily transforming it.
- exploit
- Emphasizes taking full advantage, sometimes unfairly, rather than building success.