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monopolise

/məˈnɒpəlaɪz/verb

उच्चारण मनॉपलाइज़

एकाधिकार जमाना, एकाधिकार कर लेना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T]

    to have or take control of the largest part of something so that other people are prevented from sharing it

    एकाधिकार जमाना, एकाधिकार कर लेना

    • Two big companies monopolise the cement market in the region.
    • Railways were once monopolised by the state.

    Synonyms corner control dominate own

  2. 2

    [T]

    to keep somebody's attention or use something for yourself so that others cannot take part

    (किसी को या किसी चीज़ को) अकेले घेर लेना, अपने तक सीमित रखना

    • Don't monopolise the conversation, let others speak.
    • He monopolised the guest of honour all evening.

    Synonyms hog dominate take over

    Opposite share

◇Word family
monopoly nounmonopolisation nounmonopolist nounmonopolistic adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

corner control dominate own hog take over

Antonyms

share

§Grammar and usage

Monopolise is transitive and takes a direct object, so say 'monopolise the market' (not 'monopolise over the market').

Monopolise एक transitive verb है और direct object लेता है, इसलिए 'monopolise the market' कहें ('monopolise over the market' गलत है)।