monopolize

especially British, mo·nop·o·lise

[muh-nop-uh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

monopolized, monopolizing 

1. to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.

2. to obtain exclusive possession of; keep entirely to oneself.

   Children monopolize one's time.

monopolize

/ məˈnɒpəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to have, control, or make use of fully, excluding others

2. to obtain, maintain, or exploit a monopoly of (a market, commodity, etc)

Other Word Forms

• monopolization noun
• monopolizer noun
• antimonopolization adjective
• overmonopolize verb (used with object)
• premonopolize verb (used with object)
• unmonopolized adjective
• unmonopolizing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monopolize¹

First recorded in 1605–15; monopol(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

Understanding just how China came to monopolize the rare-earth industry can help investors anticipate what’s coming next, making it easier to invest in the critical—and exceedingly volatile—sector.

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At issue was the definition of the market that Meta was allegedly monopolizing.

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The ingredients for the visibilizer had to be delivered, and the sooner the better, but the baroness clearly intended to monopolize the rest of her morning.

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“For every Element that they have been able to monopolize, we have two. I never thought it would come to this but perhaps, as with all things, the time has come,” he wrote Friday.

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Major sponsors are still ubiquitous at the Games, where only Visa credit cards are accepted and Coca-Cola products monopolize the concession stands, but venues and fields of play have remained commercial-free.

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Related Words

• absorb 
• exclude 
• possess 
• take over 
• utilize