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Monopolize means to have exclusive control or dominate. Regular verb: monopolize-monopolized-monopolized.
Meanings
- To have exclusive control
- To dominate completely
- To take all of
Common Collocations
monopolize the market
monopolize attention
monopolize conversation
monopolize resources
Tip for Learners
Monopolize means to dominate exclusively. "He monopolized the conversation all evening."
Present Simple
| I | monopolize |
| you | monopolize |
| he/she/it | monopolizes |
| we | monopolize |
| they | monopolize |
Examples - Present Simple
- I monopolize the conversation at parties unintentionally.
- You monopolize the remote control every evening.
- He monopolizes the bathroom every morning for an hour.
- We monopolize the market with our innovative products.
- They monopolize the industry with aggressive tactics.
Present Continuous
| I | am monopolizing |
| you | are monopolizing |
| he/she/it | is monopolizing |
| we | are monopolizing |
| they | are monopolizing |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am monopolizing too much of your time with my problems.
- You are monopolizing the teacher's attention in class.
- She is monopolizing the conversation again.
- We are monopolizing the best talent in the field.
- They are monopolizing the supply chain aggressively.
Present Perfect
| I | have monopolized |
| you | have monopolized |
| he/she/it | has monopolized |
| we | have monopolized |
| they | have monopolized |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have monopolized the computer all day for work.
- You have monopolized mom's attention since you arrived.
- He has monopolized the discussion for too long.
- We have monopolized the regional market successfully.
- They have monopolized the streaming industry.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been monopolizing |
| you | have been monopolizing |
| he/she/it | has been monopolizing |
| we | have been monopolizing |
| they | have been monopolizing |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been monopolizing the meeting with my concerns.
- You have been monopolizing the project resources.
- She has been monopolizing the supervisor's time lately.
- We have been monopolizing the trade routes for centuries.
- They have been monopolizing rare earth minerals for decades.
Past Simple
| I | monopolized |
| you | monopolized |
| he/she/it | monopolized |
| we | monopolized |
| they | monopolized |
Examples - Past Simple
- I monopolized the karaoke machine at the party.
- You monopolized my attention the entire evening.
- He monopolized the soccer ball during recess.
- We monopolized the market before regulations changed.
- They monopolized the railroad industry in the 1800s.
Past Continuous
| I | was monopolizing |
| you | were monopolizing |
| he/she/it | was monopolizing |
| we | were monopolizing |
| they | were monopolizing |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was monopolizing the swing when you wanted a turn.
- You were monopolizing the pool table all night.
- She was monopolizing the dance floor with her moves.
- We were monopolizing the industry before competitors emerged.
- They were monopolizing resources during the shortage.
Past Perfect
| I | had monopolized |
| you | had monopolized |
| he/she/it | had monopolized |
| we | had monopolized |
| they | had monopolized |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had monopolized the guest room before others arrived.
- You had monopolized her time before I could talk to her.
- He had monopolized the conversation before being interrupted.
- We had monopolized the sector before antitrust laws.
- They had monopolized global trade before the war.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been monopolizing |
| you | had been monopolizing |
| he/she/it | had been monopolizing |
| we | had been monopolizing |
| they | had been monopolizing |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been monopolizing the TV for hours before sharing.
- You had been monopolizing the discussion before being stopped.
- She had been monopolizing his attention before I intervened.
- We had been monopolizing the market for years before competition.
- They had been monopolizing shipping lanes for decades.
Future Simple
| I | will monopolize |
| you | will monopolize |
| he/she/it | will monopolize |
| we | will monopolize |
| they | will monopolize |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will monopolize the grill at the barbecue.
- You will monopolize the spotlight with your talent.
- He will monopolize the interview with his stories.
- We will monopolize the emerging market quickly.
- They will monopolize the technology sector soon.
Future Continuous
| I | will be monopolizing |
| you | will be monopolizing |
| he/she/it | will be monopolizing |
| we | will be monopolizing |
| they | will be monopolizing |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be monopolizing the kitchen all day tomorrow.
- You will be monopolizing the presenter's time at the conference.
- She will be monopolizing the makeup mirror before the show.
- We will be monopolizing the bandwidth during the download.
- They will be monopolizing the market during the transition.
Future Perfect
| I | will have monopolized |
| you | will have monopolized |
| he/she/it | will have monopolized |
| we | will have monopolized |
| they | will have monopolized |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have monopolized enough of your time by noon.
- You will have monopolized the stage by the end of the night.
- He will have monopolized the court by the tournament's end.
- We will have monopolized the industry by next decade.
- They will have monopolized the sector by the acquisition date.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been monopolizing |
| you | will have been monopolizing |
| he/she/it | will have been monopolizing |
| we | will have been monopolizing |
| they | will have been monopolizing |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been monopolizing this space for hours by then.
- You will have been monopolizing his time for weeks by the trip.
- She will have been monopolizing resources for months by the review.
- We will have been monopolizing the market for years by the lawsuit.
- They will have been monopolizing the industry for decades by then.