corner the market
corner the market · corners the market · cornered the market · cornering the market
To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up pricesTo monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.
» Tom's company cornered the market.
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2 senses(idiomatic)To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.
(broadly, idiomatic)To have exclusive possession; to possess something to a high or excessive degree.
Examples
1 sentencesTom's company cornered the market.
Forms
corners the market, cornering the market, cornered the market, cornered the market| Base form | corner the market · to corner the market |
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| 3rd person singular | corners the market |
| Present participle | cornering the market |
| Past simple | cornered the market |
| Past participle | cornered the market |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle