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assigned territory

[əˈsaɪnd ˈterətɔːri]
nounpl: assigned territories
território atribuído
1. A specific geographical area or region that has been officially designated to a person, organization, or entity for their responsibility, jurisdiction, or business operations
The sales representative was given an assigned territory covering three counties.
O representante de vendas recebeu um território atribuído cobrindo três condados.
2. In colonial or administrative contexts, an area of land formally granted to an individual or group
The missionary's assigned territory included several remote villages.
O território atribuído ao missionário incluía várias aldeias remotas.
Synonyms
designated areaallocated territoryjurisdictiondistrictregion
Antonyms
unassigned areaopen territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território atribuído
Standard usage in business and administrative contexts
São Paulo
área de atuação
Common in commercial and professional contexts
Portugal
território designado
More formal administrative term
General
zona de responsabilidade
Alternative emphasizing responsibility aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

turf
beat
domain
sphere of influence
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