corner the market

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === corner the market (third-person singular simple present corners the market, present participle cornering the market, simple past and past participle cornered the market) (idiomatic, business, finance) To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices. (idiomatic, by extension) To have exclusive possession; to possess something to a high or excessive degree. === See also === price out of the market