monopolize
/məˈnɑpəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To have or take complete control of a product, service, or market, so that others cannot compete.
- If one business monopolizes the supply of a key material, prices can skyrocket.
- The government stepped in to stop the corporation from monopolizing the internet service market.
- A single company tried to monopolize the entire coffee trade in the region.
- To dominate or take up all of something, such as someone's time, attention, or a resource, leaving little for others.
- My little brother tends to monopolize the TV remote whenever he visits.
- The new project is monopolizing all of my free time.
- She monopolized the conversation at dinner, not letting anyone else speak.
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