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monopolize

especially British, ·ԴDZ··

[muh-nop-uh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

monopolized, monopolizing 
  1. to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.

  2. to obtain exclusive possession of; keep entirely to oneself.

    Children monopolize one's time.



monopolize

/ əˈɒəˌɪ /

verb

  1. to have, control, or make use of fully, excluding others

  2. to obtain, maintain, or exploit a monopoly of (a market, commodity, etc)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • monopolization noun
  • monopolizer noun
  • antimonopolization adjective
  • overmonopolize verb (used with object)
  • premonopolize verb (used with object)
  • unmonopolized adjective
  • unmonopolizing adjective
  • ˈԴDZˌ noun
  • ˌԴDZDZˈپDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of monopolize1

First recorded in 1605–15; monopol(y) + -ize
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If we fail to acknowledge this, AI risks becoming a tool monopolized by a wealthy elite, precipitating an "AI-enhanced technofeudalism" that deepens global inequality and consigns most of humanity to servitude.

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“Right now individual companies are trying to monopolize the business and prevent that from happening,” said McMahon.

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Emboldened by these developments, a new generation of robber barons has recaptured the commanding heights of America’s economy, this time monopolizing information rather than industry.

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Pro sports lost me when big money teams began monopolizing, causing my beloved Pirates to fall by the wayside.

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Rampant disinformation from the 2024 election reveals the limitations of that approach: monopolized conversations ultimately become one-sided.

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