Associations to the word «Monopolize»

Wiktionary

MONOPOLIZE, verb. ​(transitive) To have a monopoly on something
MONOPOLIZE, verb. ​(transitive) To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else

Dictionary definition

MONOPOLIZE, verb. Have and control fully and exclusively; "He monopolizes the laser printer".
MONOPOLIZE, verb. Have or exploit a monopoly of; "OPEC wants to monopolize oil".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.