monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
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monopolized;
monopolizing
Definition of monopolize
: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of
monopolize a conversation
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monopolization
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monopolizer
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Examples of monopolize in a Sentence
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.
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The director has never been married, previously explaining that work monopolizes his time. — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, "Quentin Tarantino and Wife Daniella Expecting Their First Child: We Are 'Very Delighted'," 21 Aug. 2019 Still, Biden is hardly monopolizing support among Iowa Democrats who were key to Obama’s breakout victory. — Los Angeles Times, "Iowa could be make or break for Joe Biden. It broke him last time.," 9 Aug. 2019 The person who monopolizes your time and mind could be very different from you. — BostonGlobe.com, "Horoscope," 6 July 2019 Her time has largely been monopolized by the A-listers who have flocked to her under-the-radar guest house for red carpet prep and LED mask selfies. — Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, "L.A.’s Favorite Celebrity Facialist Opens a New Skin-Care Studio in Beverly Hills," 6 June 2019 Critics accused the Brotherhood of using violence against opponents and seeking to monopolize power and Islamize the state. — Samy Magdy, BostonGlobe.com, "Egypt’s ousted President Morsi buried after courtroom death," 18 June 2019 In June the Supreme Court agreed to hear a class action that accuses Apple of monopolizing the market for apps and inflating prices by charging developers a commission on each purchase. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Silicon Valley’s Supreme Salvation," 26 Sep. 2018 Trump has initiated a radical renegotiation of belonging in this country and then monopolized it. — Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, "The Weaponization of National Belonging, from Nazi Germany to Trump," 21 July 2019 American officials have pressed allies in Europe and elsewhere not to let Huawei monopolize telecommunications infrastructure, portraying the company as a serial violator of U.S. laws and global business practices. — Dov Lieber, WSJ, "Chinese Investment in Israel Raises Security Fears," 11 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'monopolize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for monopolize
monopolize
verb
English Language Learners Definition of monopolize
: to take over and control (something or someone) completely : to use (something) in a way that prevents others from using it
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monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
| \ mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz
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monopolized;
monopolizing
Kids Definition of monopolize
: to get or have complete control over
My sister monopolized the conversation.
monopolize
transitive verb
mo·nop·o·lize
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monopolized;
monopolizing
Legal Definition of monopolize
: to get a monopoly of
monopolize an industry
Other Words from monopolize
monopolization
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noun
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noun
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