Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mark-territory
verb
/mɑrk ˈtɛrɪtɔri/
Definition
To defend and assert ownership of a particular area, especially by demonstrating certain behaviors or actions.
Examples
- Many animals mark territory to warn others to stay away.
- He felt the need to mark his territory in the new office by personalizing his workspace.
Meaning
The act of indicating or claiming a specific area as one’s own, often through specific signals or actions.
Synonyms
- claim
- designate
- assert ownership
