CEFR C1

monopolizing

verb

Meaning

Taking up all or most of the available space, time, or resources, often in a way that prevents others from participating or benefiting.

The large corporation was accused of monopolizing the market for electronic components.
One student kept monopolizing the teacher's attention, leaving others with no chance to ask questions.

Synonyms: dominating, controlling, hoarding, monopolizing

verb

Pronunciation: /məˈnɒpəlaɪzɪŋ/

Taking up all or most of the available space, time, or resources, often in a way that prevents others from participating or benefiting.

The large corporation was accused of monopolizing the market for electronic components.
One student kept monopolizing the teacher's attention, leaving others with no chance to ask questions.
He spent the entire evening monopolizing the dance floor, much to the annoyance of other guests.

monopolize something (prepositional phrase): To take exclusive control or possession of something. — "The larger companies tend to monopolize the best advertising slots."
monopolize on something (prepositional phrase): To take advantage of a situation or resource for personal gain. — "He tried to monopolize on the sudden demand for masks during the pandemic."

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