monopolization

mo·nop·o·lize  (m-np-lz)

tr.v. mo·nop·o·lized, mo·nop·o·liz·ing, mo·nop·o·liz·es

1. To acquire or maintain a monopoly of.

2. To dominate by excluding others: monopolized the conversation.

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mo·nopo·li·zation (-l-zshn) n.

mo·nopo·lizer n.

Synonyms: monopolize, absorb, consume, engross, preoccupy
These verbs mean to exclusively possess or control: a service monopolized by one company; study that absorbs all her time; was consumed by fear; engrossed herself in her reading; was preoccupied with financial worries.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

monopolization - domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others monopolisation domination - social control by dominating

Translations

monopolization [məˌnɒpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən] N → monopolización f

monopolization [məˌnɒpəlaɪˈzeɪʃ^ən] n [market] → monopolisation f

monopolization

n (lit) → Monopolisierung f; (fig) (of bathroom, best seat etc) → Beschlagnahme f; (of person, sb’s time etc) → völlige Inanspruchnahme; (of conversation etc) → Beherrschung f