monopolize

Definition of Monopolize in English :

1. monopolise, monopolize

have and control fully and exclusively

Example Sentences:
'He monopolizes the laser printer'

2. monopolise, monopolize

have or exploit a monopoly of

Example Sentences:
'OPEC wants to monopolize oil'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Monopolize

verb (transitive)

1.

to have, control, or make use of fully, excluding others

2.

to obtain, maintain, or exploit a monopoly of (a market, commodity, etc)

verb transitiveWord forms: moˈnopoˌlized or moˈnopoˌlizing

1.

to get, have or exploit a monopoly of

2.

to get full possession or control of; dominate completely

to monopolize a conversation

tr.v. mo·nop·o·lized, mo·nop·o·liz·ing, mo·nop·o·liz·es

1. To acquire or maintain a monopoly of.

2. To dominate or use to the exclusion of others: monopolized the conversation.