monopolise

• Exklusive Kontrolle über etwas erlangen oder besitzen und andere davon ausschließen; etwas für sich allein beanspruchen oder den Markt beherrschen.

A verb meaning to have or take exclusive control or possession of something, preventing others from sharing it.

1. Control exclusivelyB2formalbritish

   To have complete and exclusive control over something, preventing others from sharing or participating.

   Monopolisieren

   • The company tried to monopolise the entire market for smartphones.
   • He monopolised the conversation, not letting anyone else speak.
   • One player monopolised the ball during the entire match.

   Synonymecontrolcornerdominateengrosshogmonopolizetake over

   Antonymedistributedivideshare

2. Dominate a marketB2formalbritish

   To have or exploit a monopoly over a particular product, service, or industry.

   Monopolisieren

   • The corporation was accused of trying to monopolise the energy sector.
   • Small businesses struggle when large chains monopolise local trade.
   • The government passed laws to prevent any single entity from monopolising the internet.

   Synonymecontrolcornerdominateengrossrule

   Antonymeshare