Wiktionary
alt. (alternative spelling of monopolize English) vb. (alternative spelling of monopolize English)
WordNet
v. have and control fully and exclusively; "He monopolizes the laser printer" [syn: monopolize]
have or exploit a monopoly of; "OPEC wants to monopolize oil" [syn: monopolize]
Usage examples of "monopolise".
Madam Clement discreetly relieved her from the anxiety of her situation, by interfering in the discourse, and rallying the Count upon his endeavours to monopolise such a branch of happiness.
The travellers took their places in the carriage, and again the monotony of the road, the steady trot of the horses, the sing-song words of encouragement of their driver, monopolised the thoughts of sleepy minds.
Young Duckby, whom he mildly disliked, speedily monopolised the general attention by an account of a domestic bereavement.
Reginald waited for a couple of minutes before replying, while the Lord of Rimini temporarily monopolised the acoustic possibilities of the theatre.
The conversation was almost entirely monopolised by the young fellow Fosselton, who not only looked rather like Mr.
Burwin-Fosselton again monopolised the conversation with his Irving talk, and both Carrie and I came to the conclusion one can have even too much imitation of Irving.
Vaughnley apologised to the princess for monopolising her jockey, and asked if I was still interested in more information regarding Nanterre.
They have given me something that makes me talk rather more than usual so do forgive me if I seem to be monopolising the conversation.
Serena Golackly felt a certain relief at the fact that her imported guest was not, after all, monopolising the conversation.