monopolize
[ muh-nop-uh-lahyz ]
/ məˈnɒp əˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), mo·nop·o·lized, mo·nop·o·liz·ing.
to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
to obtain exclusive possession of; keep entirely to oneself: Children monopolize one's time.
Nearby words
- monopole,
- monopolism,
- monopolist,
- monopolistic,
- monopolistic competition,
- monopoly,
- monopolylogue,
- monopropellant,
- monoprotic,
- monopsony
Also especially British, mo·nop·o·lise.
Origin of monopolize
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/ (məˈnɒpəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to have, control, or make use of fully, excluding others
to obtain, maintain, or exploit a monopoly of (a market, commodity, etc)
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monopolize
1610s; see monopoly + -ize. Figurative use from 1620s. Related: Monopolized; monopolizing; monopolization.
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