monopolize
[ muh-nop-uh-lahyz ]
/ məˈnɒp əˌlaɪz /
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.
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Also especially British, mo·nop·o·lise .
Origin of monopolize
First recorded in 1605–15; monopol(y) + -ize
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monopolize
monopolise
/ (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)
Derived forms of monopolize
monopolization or monopolisation, nounmonopolizer or monopoliser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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