1. having exclusive control or possession of something
Usage: present participle of monopolize
2. taking up all of someone’s time or attention
Usage: present participle of monopolize

Examples

• The large corporation was monopolizing the telecommunications market.
• She accused him of monopolizing the conversation at dinner.
• The company is monopolizing the supply of rare earth minerals.
• Stop monopolizing the remote control and let others choose a channel.
• The tech giant was criticized for monopolizing online advertising revenue.
• He kept monopolizing her attention throughout the entire party.