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Corner (Verb)

Turn a corner; "the car corners".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

As the driver approached the bend, the car corners smoothly, maintaining its speed and control.
The cyclist was able to corner tightly, avoiding a collision with the oncoming vehicle.
After months of intense training, her endurance finally started to corner the market on her opponents' weaknesses.
In racing, having the right handling to corner on uneven surfaces can be crucial for performance.
The motorcycle corners so perfectly around the hill that it almost seemed like a predetermined path had been set.

Gain control over; "corner the gold market".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The large tech company's strategic investments allowed it to corner the market on mobile payments.
Their goal is to corner the global battery supply for electric vehicles, significantly reducing competition.
By forming unique partnerships, they managed to corner the market for sustainable fashion products.
In the late 19th century, J.P. Morgan cornered the market on American steel, dramatically influencing the industry.
Investors were worried that the wealthy businessman would corner the market on oil reserves, causing a global shortage.

Force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The wild animal was cornered by the hunters in a small cave.
The desperate politician cornered her opponent during the live debate with a series of tough questions.
The teacher cornered the cheating student near his desk to confront him.
During the experiment, the scientists cornered the rat to observe its behavior under stress.
The police officers cornered the suspect in an alleyway to make the arrest.