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monopolize

/məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz/

/məˈnɑː.pə.laɪz/

monopolizeverb

monopolized

Past Simple

monopolized

Past Participle

monopolizing

Gerund

/məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz/

/məˈnɑː.pə.laɪz/

Translations

The company tried to monopolize the market.

Компания пыталась монополизировать рынок.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

take over

Antonyms

monopolizegerund / present participle

Definitions

Taking or seeking exclusive control; domineering.

His monopolizing attitude discouraged open discussion.

monopolizepast participle

Definitions

Subject to exclusive control or domination by a single entity.

The monopolized sector left consumers with few choices.