The topic of her arrest 'dominated' the conversation. [=most of the conversation was about her arrest]
The business 'dominated' her life. [=most of her life/time was devoted to the business]
Men 'dominate' the field. = It's a male-'dominated' field.
(..) Once upon a time, People thought that black-hole physics Was too fantastic to be true. And now they are center-stage. We now know they dominate The evolution of the universe itself. Dr. Plait: When I was a kid, Black holes basically played (..)2010 TvShow: How the Universe Works Title: Black Holes Season: 1 Episode 2