Definition of: monopolize

(mə·nop′ə·līz) v.t. ·lized, ·liz·ing
1. To obtain or exercise a monopoly of.
2. To assume exclusive possession or control of: to monopolize one's time. Also Brit. mo·nop′o·lise.
—mo·nop′o·liz′er noun of a commodity, as allows prices to be raised.
2. A combination or company controlling a monopoly.
3. Exclusive possession or control of anything.
4. That which is the subject of a monopoly.
5. Law An exclusive license from the government for buying, selling, making, or using anything, and now granted only in case of patents and copyrights. [<L monopolium <Gk. monopōlion <monos alone + pōlein sell]
—mo·nop′o·lism noun
—mo·nop′o·list noun & adjective
—mo·nop′o·lis′tic adjective