monopolize
pronunciation
How to pronounce monopolize in British English:
UK [məˈnɒpəlaɪz]
How to pronounce monopolize in American English:
US [məˈnɑpəlaɪz]
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- Verb:
- have and control fully and exclusively
- have or exploit a monopoly of
Word Origin
- monopolize (v.)
- 1610s; see monopoly + -ize. Figurative use from 1620s. Related: Monopolized; monopolizing; monopolization.
Example
- 1. State-owned banks dominate the financial sector and state-owned enterprises monopolize key industries .
- 2. And that is because no one can own a recipe or monopolize a terrific dish .
- 3. Youku tudou 's ceo says they won 't monopolize the market in china .
- 4. If we join together , we can almost monopolize the whole market .