monopolize
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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "monopolise."
monopolize(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (commerce)
a. monopolizar
In only a few years, the company has crushed its competition and monopolized the industry.En solo pocos años, la empresa ha destrozado la competencia y monopolizado la industria.
2. (figurative) (to completely control)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. monopolizar
Don't monopolize the conversation! Let the others talk.¡No monopolices la conversación! Deja que los otros hablen.
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