monopolize
[/məˈnɒpəlaɪz/]
verb
monopolizar
1. To have exclusive possession or control of something; to dominate or control entirely
The large corporation tried to monopolize the market by buying out all competitors.
A grande corporação tentou monopolizar o mercado comprando todos os concorrentes.
2. To occupy someone's complete attention or time
She monopolized the conversation for the entire evening.
Ela monopolizou a conversa durante toda a noite.
3. To claim something exclusively for oneself
He monopolized all the snacks at the party.
Ele monopolizou todos os petiscos da festa.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'monopolizar' is frequently used when discussing market competition and antitrust regulations. In American English, the term is central to business law discussions. The colloquial use of 'monopolize' to mean 'taking all of someone's attention' is common in both cultures and often used humorously in social situations.
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