variants
also British monopolise
monopolizes; monopolized; monopolizing
: to take over and control (something or someone) completely
He's always monopolizing the conversation.
The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
The demands of the job have been monopolizing my time. [=using up all my time]
: to use (something) in a way that prevents others from using it
One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/monopolize. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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