English verb: monopolize | |||
1. | monopolize (social) have and control fully and exclusively | ||
Samples | He monopolizes the laser printer. | ||
Synonyms | monopolise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | command, control | ||
2. | monopolize (possession) have or exploit a monopoly of | ||
Samples | OPEC wants to monopolize oil. | ||
Synonyms | monopolise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | have, have got, hold | ||