monopolize

CEFRB2

/məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To control or use all of something, leaving little for others.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else.

Examples

  • Don't let the children monopolize the television.

  • Teachers try not to let any one student monopolize a class discussion.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To have a monopoly on something.

More examples

In context

  • They monopolize the narrative.

  • "Now, Mr. Malone, I have given you rather more of my time than I had intended. The individual must not monopolize what is meant for the world."

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From monopoly + -ize.