monopolise
/məˈnɑpəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To have complete control over something, especially a business or industry, so that others cannot easily compete.
- The company tried to monopolise the entire smartphone market.
- A single corporation monopolised the country's oil production for decades.
- New laws were passed to prevent any one firm from monopolising internet services.
- To take up all of someone's attention or time, leaving little for others.
- My little brother monopolised the TV remote all evening.
- The new project has monopolised all my energy this week.
- She monopolised the conversation at dinner, not letting anyone else speak.
- To use or occupy something so that others cannot share it.
- A few loud students monopolised the front row of the classroom.
- He monopolised the best spot on the beach with his huge umbrella.
- The popular game monopolised the playground equipment during recess.
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