1. to have or take complete control of something so that others cannot share it
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘monopolizes’
2. to demand all of someone’s time or attention
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The large corporation monopolises the entire market for smartphones.
• She monopolises every conversation at dinner parties.
• The company monopolises oil production in the region.
• He monopolises the television remote control every evening.
• The tech giant monopolises data collection from users.
• My younger brother monopolises our parents’ attention.