verb
- past tense of monopolise; to have or take complete control of something so that others cannot share it
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- The large corporation monopolised the entire market for smartphones.
- She monopolised the conversation at dinner, barely letting anyone else speak.
- The company monopolised the supply of rare earth metals in the region.
- He monopolised her attention throughout the entire evening.
- The tech giant monopolised online advertising revenue for years.
- The wealthy family monopolised the best seats at every theater performance.