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open territory

[ˈoʊpən ˈtɛrətɔri]
nounpl: open territories
território aberto
1. An area of land or space that is unoccupied, uncontrolled, or available for use or exploration
The frontier represented open territory for settlers and explorers.
A fronteira representava território aberto para colonos e exploradores.
2. In business or competition, a market segment or area without established competitors or dominant players
The company identified open territory in the emerging markets of Southeast Asia.
A empresa identificou território aberto nos mercados emergentes do Sudeste Asiático.
3. In sports or tactical contexts, an undefended or unguarded area
The goalkeeper charged into open territory to intercept the ball.
O goleiro avançou para o território aberto para interceptar a bola.
Synonyms
unoccupied landunexplored areavirgin marketuntapped marketblank slate
Antonyms
contested territoryoccupied territorysaturated marketestablished market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território aberto; mercado em aberto
Commonly used in business contexts to describe untapped markets
São Paulo
território aberto; espaço livre
Business and real estate usage predominates
Portugal
território aberto; zona livre
More formal usage, particularly in military or administrative contexts
Angola/Mozambique
território aberto; zona desocupada
Used in post-colonial contexts regarding land management

Related Idioms & Phrases

break new ground in open territory
stake a claim in open territory
venture into open territory
pioneer open territory
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