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monopoly
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. monopoly
  2. 2. monopolization
  3. 3. hogging
  4. 4. Monopoly
This word means monopoly, referring to a situation where one person, company, or group has exclusive control over something. It is used in business contexts as well as casual conversation when someone is hogging something all to themselves.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, are you ever going to stop monopolizing every conversation?

Sentence 2

"I want to be the only one you look at," he said, half-jokingly.

Sentence 3

Why does that one person get to keep all the information to themselves?

Sentence 4

It's dangerous for a single company to have a monopoly on pricing power.

Sentence 5

According to the report, the company has monopolized the procurement of raw materials.