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monopolize

mo·nop·o·lize

monopolize

 
 
pronunciation:
m na p laIz
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: monopolizes, monopolizing, monopolized
definition: to get or keep sole control of; have for oneself alone; take over.
At the party, one man monopolized the conversation.My brother is monopolizing the television.
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