monopolise

• Verbo que significa tener u obtener control exclusivo o posesión de algo, impidiendo que otros lo compartan o participen.

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.

   Monopolizar (control exclusivo)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontrolcornerdominateengrosshogmonopolizetake over

   Antónimosdistributedivideshare

2. Dominate a marketB2formalbritish

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

   Monopolizar un mercado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontrolcornerdominateengrossrule

   Antónimosshare