monopolize

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, exklusive Kontrolle oder Besitz über etwas zu erlangen oder zu ergreifen, oft in wirtschaftlichem oder sozialem Kontext.

A verb used to indicate the act of having or taking exclusive control or possession of something, often in a business or social context.

1. Dominate or control exclusivelyB2formal

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

   Monopolisieren

   • He tends to monopolize the conversation at dinner parties.
   • The company tried to monopolize the market for renewable energy.
   • She monopolized the teacher's attention during the entire class.

   Synonymeappropriatecontrolcornerdominateengrossexcludehogownpreempttake over

   Antonymedistributedivideshare

2. Hold a monopolyB2formal

   To have exclusive possession or control of a commodity or service in a particular market.

   Monopolisieren

   • The corporation was accused of trying to monopolize the telecommunications industry.
   • Historically, the government monopolized the postal service.
   • New laws were introduced to prevent any single company from monopolizing the internet.

   Synonymecontrolcornerdominateengross

   Antonymedistributeshare