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 | ||