monopolize [monopolized, monopolizing, monopolizes](have a monopoly) verb [UK: mə.ˈnɒ.pə.laɪz] [US: mə.ˈnɑː.pə.ˌlaɪz]The girl wanted to monopolize her father's affection and tended to view her mother as a competitor. = La ragazza voleva monopolizzare l'affetto del padre e tendeva a vedere la madre come una rivale.