Monopolizing Meaning in English

word · lemma: monopolize

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Definition

Taking complete control over something so that others do not get a fair share or cannot participate. Often used about conversations, resources, or markets.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in a negative sense; 'monopolizing the conversation' is a common phrase. Can apply to both literal situations (business monopolies) and everyday interactions. Generally formal but used in both business and casual contexts.

• Spanish: monopolizar
• Portuguese (BR): monopolizar
• Portuguese (PT): monopolizar
• Chinese (Simplified): 垄断
• Chinese (Traditional): 壟斷
• Hindi: एकाधिकार करना
• Arabic: احتكار
• Bengali: একাধিকার করা - একচেটিয়া করা
• Russian: монополизировать
• Japanese: 独占する
• Vietnamese: độc chiếm - chiếm giữ độc quyền
• Korean: 독점하다
• Turkish: tekelci olmak - monopol yapmak
• Urdu: اجارہ داری کرنا
• Indonesian: memonopoli

Example Sentences

He is monopolizing the conversation again.

basic

Stop monopolizing the remote control!

basic

The company is monopolizing the local market.

basic

She keeps monopolizing every meeting with her stories.

natural

If you keep monopolizing the game, no one else will want to play.

natural

Sorry for monopolizing your time — I'll let you get back to work.

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