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Verb: monopolize  mu'nó-pu,lIz
  1. Have or exploit a monopoly of
    "OPEC wants to monopolize oil";
    - monopolise [Brit]
     
  2. Have and control fully and exclusively
    "He monopolizes the laser printer";
    - monopolise [Brit]

Derived forms: monopolizing, monopolized, monopolizes

Type of: command, control, have, have got, hold

Encyclopedia: Monopolize