1. to have or take complete control of something so that others cannot share it
Usage: British spelling
2. to get or keep all of someone’s attention or time
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The large corporation tried to monopolise the entire market.
• She tends to monopolise conversations at parties.
• The company monopolised the supply of rare minerals.
• Don’t let work monopolise your entire weekend.
• The new player monopolised the ball throughout the game.
• He monopolised her attention for the entire evening.