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marked territory

[/mɑːrkt ˈterətɔːri/]
nounpl: marked territories
território marcado
1. An area that has been clearly identified, designated, or claimed by someone, often through physical signs, boundaries, or ownership markers
The dog considers the backyard its marked territory and will bark at any intruder.
O cachorro considera o quintal seu território marcado e vai latir para qualquer invasor.
2. In biology, an area claimed and defended by an animal for feeding, breeding, or nesting purposes
The lion's marked territory extends across several kilometers of savanna.
O território marcado do leão estende-se por vários quilômetros de savana.
3. Figuratively, a domain or sphere of influence that someone has established or claimed
She has established marked territory in the field of digital marketing.
Ela estabeleceu um território marcado no campo do marketing digital.
NYC Slang
turf
Synonyms
claimed territorydesignated areabounded regiondemarcated zonestaked claim
Antonyms
unmarked territoryneutral groundopen territoryuncharted area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território marcado
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
território demarcado
More formal, often used in legal or official contexts
Rio de Janeiro
terra marcada
Colloquial variant, sometimes used informally
Portugal
território marcado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

mark one's territory - estabelecer sua presença em um lugar
on marked ground - em terreno conhecido
cross marked lines - ultrapassar limites estabelecidos
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