Monopolize

  • 21monopolize — mo|nop|o|lize also monopolise BrE [məˈnɔpəlaız US ˈna: ] v [T] 1.) to have complete control over something so that other people cannot share it or take part in it ▪ The company has monopolized the soft drinks market. ▪ He monopolized the… …

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  • 22monopolize — or monopolise verb hold or obtain a monopoly on. Derivatives monopolization noun monopolizer noun …

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  • 23monopolize — v. a. Forestall, engross, engross the whole of …

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  • 24monopolize — verb 1) the company has monopolized the market Syn: corner, control, take over, gain control/dominance over; archaic engross 2) he monopolized the conversation Syn: dominate, take over; informal hog 3) she monopolized the guest of honor …

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  • 25monopolize — v 1. gain exclusive control of, corner the market of; appropriate, take control of, own; control, dominate, rule over, reign over, exercise control over; keep all to oneself, Sl. hog, Sl. bogart. 2.(all of a person s time) absorb, occupy, fill,… …

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  • 26monopolize — mo·nop·o·lize …

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  • 27monopolize — [məˈnɒpəˌlaɪz] verb [T] to control something completely and prevent other people or organizations from being involved in it or using it …

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  • 28monopolize — mo•nop•o•lize [[t]məˈnɒp əˌlaɪz[/t]] v. t. lized, liz•ing 1) to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of 2) to obtain exclusive possession of • Etymology: 1605–15 mo•nop o•li•za′tion, n. mo•nop′o•liz er, n …

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  • 29monopolize — v.tr. (also ise) 1 obtain exclusive possession or control of (a trade or commodity etc.). 2 dominate or prevent others from sharing in (a conversation, person s attention, etc.). Derivatives: monopolization n. monopolizer n …

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  • 30Dokusai -monopolize- — Infobox Single Name = dokusai monopolize Format = Single Artist = T.M. Revolution Background = yellow Released = May 13, 1996 Recorded = 1996 Genre = J pop Length = 03:48 Label = Antinos Records Producer = Daisuke Asakura Reviews = N/A Last… …

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