mo·nop·o·lize [ mə nóppə lz ](past and past participlemo·nop·o·lized, present participlemo·nop·o·liz·ing, 3rd person present singularmo·nop·o·liz·es)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. dominate selfishly: to demand or take all of something such as somebody's time, attention, or affections, in a selfish way
2. have exclusive commercial control of: to have complete control of an industry or service and prevent other companies or people from participating or competing in it
