TURF WAR


Meaning of TURF WAR in English

or turf battle

1.

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

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

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

2.

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

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

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

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