monopolize

mo·nop·o·lize

verb \mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz\

mo·nop·o·lizedmo·nop·o·liz·ing

Definition of MONOPOLIZE

transitive verb

: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of <monopolize a conversation>

— mo·nop·o·li·za·tion \-ˌnä-pə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— mo·nop·o·liz·er \-ˈnä-pə-ˌlī-zər\ noun

Examples of MONOPOLIZE

1. He's always monopolizing the conversation.
2. The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
3. One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.

First Known Use of MONOPOLIZE

1611

Related to MONOPOLIZE

Synonyms: sew up

Related Words: bogart, corner, hog; absorb, consume, engross; have, hold, own, possess; command, control, direct, govern, manage, reign (over), rule

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