Monopolize definition

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To take full possession or control of; dominate completely.

To monopolize a conversation.

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To get, have, or exploit a monopoly of.
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To acquire or maintain a monopoly of.
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To dominate or use to the exclusion of others.

Monopolized the conversation.

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Monopolize is defined as to have or take complete control over something.

An example of monopolize is one person in a conversation not letting anyone else talk; monopolize the conversation.

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To have a monopoly on something.
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To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else.

"Teachers try not to let any one student monopolize a class discussion."

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Monopolize Sentence Examples

  • We find them also at war with many of these powers, and with the Genoese, who endeavoured to monopolize the commerce of the Black Sea.

  • Bunk beds, however they're configured, take up a large block of space and can monopolize a room.

  • It may be said nearly to monopolize the trade of the Adriatic, and has long eclipsed its ancient rival Venice.

  • You may not monopolize the front page of the Forum by posting threads of the same or similar content.

  • Usually, such rivalry plays itself out during the first months of having a new brother or sister in the family, as new babies often monopolize time and attention.

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