TURF WAR


Meaning of TURF WAR in English

or turf battle

( turf wars)

1.

A turf war is a struggle between criminals or gangs over who controls a particular area. ( mainly JOURNALISM )

The estate is at the centre of a bitter turf war between rival drug gangs.

N-COUNT : oft N between n , N over n

2.

A turf war is a struggle between people over who controls a particular activity. ( mainly JOURNALISM )

Both sides say this is more than just a turf war between big and small banks.

N-COUNT : oft N between n , N over n

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