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secure territory

[/sɪˈkjʊr ˈterətɔːri/]
noun phrasepl: secure territories
território seguro
1. An area of land that is protected, controlled, or fortified to prevent unauthorized access or attack
The military established a secure territory around the base.
Os militares estabeleceram um território seguro ao redor da base.
2. A zone or region where safety and protection are guaranteed for inhabitants or assets
Refugees sought shelter in the secure territory designated by humanitarian organizations.
Refugiados procuraram abrigo no território seguro designado pelas organizações humanitárias.
3. In business or computing, a protected area where data or operations are safeguarded
The company maintains a secure territory for sensitive client information.
A empresa mantém um território seguro para informações confidenciais dos clientes.
Synonyms
protected zonesafe areafortified regioncontrolled territorysafe haven
Antonyms
disputed territorywar zonehostile territoryunprotected area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território seguro
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
área protegida
Alternative term often used in urban context
Portugal
território seguro
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

claim territory
hold the line
defend one's turf
safe zone
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