monopolize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb have and control fully and exclusively
    monopolise.
    • He monopolizes the laser printer
  2. verb have or exploit a monopoly of
    monopolise.
    • OPEC wants to monopolize oil

WordNet

Mo*nop"o*lize transitive verb
Etymology
From Monopoly.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Monopolized ; present participle & verbal noun Monopolizing
Definitions
  1. To acquire a monopoly of; to have or get the exclusive privilege or means of dealing in, or the exclusive possession of; to engross the whole of; as, to monopolize the coffee trade; to monopolize land.

Webster 1913