monopolize
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transitive verb \mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz\mo·nop·o·lizedmo·nop·o·liz·ing
Definition of MONOPOLIZE
: 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
- He's always monopolizing the conversation.
- The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
- One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.
First Known Use of MONOPOLIZE
1611
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- Synonyms
- sew up
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