monopolize

Regular
Infinitive
monopolize
Past Simple
monopolized
Past Participle
monopolized
-ing Form
monopolizing
3rd Person
monopolizes
monopolize monopolizes monopolizing monopolized

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.
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