Meaning & use
Monopolizing
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Dominating or controlling something entirely, leaving little or no room for others to participate or compete.
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He kept monopolizing the conversation, barely letting anyone else speak.
The company was accused of monopolizing the local market by undercutting every competitor.
A note on using this word
Comes from "monopoly," which originally described exclusive control of trade in a particular commodity.
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