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.
Also especially British, mo·nop·o·lise.

Origin of monopolize

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

OTHER WORDS FROM monopolize

Words nearby monopolize

monopolar cautery, monopole, monopolism, monopolist, monopolistic competition, monopolize, monopoly, monopolylogue, monopropellant, monoprotic, monopsony

Words related to monopolizing

exclude, possess, utilize, absorb, engross, use, acquire, consume, devour, hog, patent, manage, employ, own, restrain, have, syndicate, corner, hold, copyright

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British Dictionary definitions for monopolizing

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, noun monopolizer or monopoliser, noun