monopolise Definition
to have complete control over something, especially an area of business, so that others cannot compete with you.
Using monopolise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monopolise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company has monopolized the market for smartphones.
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The government accused the corporation of trying to monopolize the industry.
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The wealthy family has monopolized the town's resources for generations.
monopolise Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with monopolise
to take advantage of a situation in order to gain complete control or ownership of something
Example
The company tried to monopolize on the new technology before its competitors could catch up.
to dominate a conversation by talking excessively or not allowing others to speak
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He always monopolizes the conversation and never lets anyone else talk.
to use up all of someone's time so they cannot do anything else
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Her job monopolizes so much of her time that she rarely has time for hobbies or socializing.
Summary: monopolise in Brief
The verb 'monopolise' [məˈnɒpəlaɪz] means to have complete control over something, especially an area of business, so that others cannot compete with you. It is often used in the context of companies or wealthy individuals who dominate a market or resource. Phrases like 'monopolize on' and 'monopolize the conversation' extend the meaning to taking advantage of situations or dominating conversations. Antonyms include 'share' and 'compete.'
