monopolise

• Глагол, означающий иметь или получить исключительный контроль или владение чем-либо, не позволяя другим разделять это.

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.

   Монополизировать

   • 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.

   Synonymscontrolcornerdominateengrosshogmonopolizetake over

   Antonymsdistributedivideshare

2. Dominate a marketB2formalbritish

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

   Монополизировать

   • 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.

   Synonymscontrolcornerdominateengrossrule

   Antonymsshare