/məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/
mon·op·ol·ize (BrE also mon·op·ol·ise)
BrE /məˈnɒpəlaɪz/
NAmE /məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/
~ sth
to have or take control of the largest part of sth so that other people are prevented from sharing it
Men traditionally monopolized jobs in the printing industry.
As usual, she completely monopolized the conversation.
~ sb
to have or take a large part of sb’s attention or time so that they are unable to speak to or deal with other people
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mon·op·ol·iza·tion, mon·op·ol·isa·tion
BrE /məˌnɒpəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
NAmE /məˌnɑːpələˈzeɪʃn/
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