Definition monopolize in British English

monopolize verb

[transitive] verb

/məˈnɒpəlaɪz/

Example

Their aim was to outdo other competitors and monopolize the market.

Synonyms and related words

account after hours asset

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1.1

to prevent other people from using something or being involved in something

Example

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stop prevent check

1.2

if you monopolize someone, you talk to them a lot and do not allow anyone else to talk to them

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talk chat catch up