territorialize
/ˌtɛrɪˈtɔriəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To claim or treat an area as a territory, often by marking boundaries or asserting control.
- The dog territorialized the backyard by urinating along the fence.
- The company territorialized the market by opening offices in every major city.
- Some animals territorialize their feeding grounds to keep rivals away.
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