monopolize

== English == === Alternative forms === monopolise === Etymology === From monopoly + -ize. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ === Verb === monopolize (third-person singular simple present monopolizes, present participle monopolizing, simple past and past participle monopolized) (transitive) To have a monopoly on something. (transitive) To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else. ==== Synonyms ==== hog corner take over dominate ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Galician == === Verb === monopolize (reintegrationist norm) inflection of monopolizar: first/third-person singular present subjunctive third-person singular imperative == Portuguese == === Verb === monopolize inflection of monopolizar: first/third-person singular present subjunctive third-person singular imperative