(BrE also monopolise) verb [VN]
1 to have or take control of the largest part of sth so that other people are prevented from sharing it:
Men traditionally monopolized jobs in the printing industry. * As usual, she completely monopolized the conversation.
2 to have or take a large part of sb's attention or time so that they are unable to speak to or deal with other people:
Don't let him monopolize you like he did at the last party.
monopolization, monopolisation noun [U]
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