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monopolize

DEFINITIONS OF: monopolize

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v have or exploit a monopoly of

“OPEC wants to monopolize oil”
Synonyms:
monopolise
Type of:
have, have got, hold
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

v have and control fully and exclusively

“He monopolizes the laser printer”
Synonyms:
monopolise
Type of:
command, control
exercise authoritative control or power over
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