cartelizes

/ˈkɑrtəˌlaɪzɪz/
verb
  1. Third person singular form of cartelize: to organize or combine into a cartel (a group of businesses that agree to control prices or limit competition).
    • The industry cartelizes to avoid price wars.
    • The oil cartelizes its members to keep prices high.
    • When one company cartelizes the market, consumers often pay more.
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