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monopolize

UK
/məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz/
US
/məˈnɑː.pə.laɪz/

Translations

monopolizeverb
monopolized
Past Simple
monopolized
Past Participle
monopolizing
Gerund
UK
/məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz/
US
/məˈnɑː.pə.laɪz/
monopoliserSurtout pour une conversation, du temps, de l'attention ou des ressources.
He tends to monopolize the conversation, leaving little room for others to speak.
Il a tendance à monopoliser la conversation, laissant peu de place aux autres pour parler.
The company was accused of trying to monopolize the market by buying out all its competitors.
L'entreprise a été accusée de tenter de monopoliser le marché en rachetant tous ses concurrents.
Additional translations
accaparerPlus courant avec le temps, l'attention ou la parole.
Synonyms
appropriate
take over
seize
usurp
command
control
dominate
Antonyms
distribute
share

Definitions

monopolizeverb
To acquire or maintain exclusive possession or control of a commodity or service.
The company was accused of trying to monopolize the market by buying out all its competitors.
To dominate or control something to the exclusion of others.
He tends to monopolize the conversation, leaving little room for others to speak.
To occupy exclusively, especially time, attention, or resources, leaving little or none for others.
The renovation project monopolized all of her weekends for six months.
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