monopolize

monopolize

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From monopoly + -ize.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/
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    Verb

    monopolize (third-person singular simple present monopolizes, present participle monopolizing, simple past and past participle monopolized)

    1. (transitive) To have a monopoly on something.
    2. (transitive) To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else.
      Teachers try not to let any one student monopolize a class discussion.

    Synonyms

    Derived terms

    Translations

    Galician

    Verb

    monopolize

    1. (reintegrationist norm) inflection of monopolizar:
      1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive
      2. third-person singular imperative

    Portuguese

    Verb

    monopolize

    1. inflection of monopolizar:
      1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive
      2. third-person singular imperative