Monopolize Meaning in English
word
Definition
To take or control all of something so that no one else can have any or use it.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal; used for both business (e.g., markets, resources) and social situations (e.g., someone monopolizing a conversation). Often negative, implying unfairness or selfishness. Do not confuse with 'own'—'monopolize' means exclusive control.
Spanish: monopolizarPortuguese (BR): monopolizarPortuguese (PT): monopolizarChinese (Simplified): 垄断 - 独占Chinese (Traditional): 壟斷 - 獨佔Hindi: एकाधिकार करनाArabic: يحتكرBengali: একচেটিয়া করা - নিজস্ব নিয়ন্ত্রণে রাখাRussian: монополизироватьJapanese: 独占するVietnamese: độc chiếmKorean: 독점하다Turkish: tekeline almakUrdu: اجارہ داری کرناIndonesian: memonopoli
Example Sentences
He tends to monopolize group discussions, so it's hard for anyone else to get a word in.
natural
She tried to monopolize the conversation during the meeting.
basic
Big companies often monopolize the market.
basic
Don't monopolize the computer; let others play too.
basic
If you monopolize all the resources, nobody else can succeed.
natural
She doesn't mean to monopolize the spotlight, but her enthusiasm is contagious.
natural