monopolise

• Verbe signifiant obtenir ou exercer un contrôle exclusif ou la possession de quelque chose, en empêchant les autres d'y avoir part.

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.

   Contrôler exclusivement

   • 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.

   Synonymescontrolcornerdominateengrosshogmonopolizetake over

   Antonymesdistributedivideshare

2. Dominate a marketB2formalbritish

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

   Monopoliser un marché

   • 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.

   Synonymescontrolcornerdominateengrossrule

   Antonymesshare