This week's topic is: Monopolies & Market Dominance
step in (v.) : act as a substitute
top-dog (n.): a person who is successful or dominant in their field
a new level (n.): a better, more advanced, or more successful situation than before
(big) player (n.): a person, country, or organization is heavily involved and important in a specific market or field
appease (v.): pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands
look ahead (v.): considering and looking to the future
synergy (n.):: the concept that the combined value and performance of two companies will be greater than the sum of the separate individual parts
under (one’s) wing (phrase): to help, teach, or take care of (someone who is younger or has less experience)
plummet (v.): to decrease quickly and sharply
deserves high praise (v.): should be given recognition and respect for achieving something
drive down (v.): to make a price or amount fall to a lower level/ poised to: braced, prepared, or ready to do something in the immediate future.