Turf War (Noun)
Meaning
A bitter struggle for territory or power or control or rights; "a turf war erupted between street gangs"; "the president's resignation was the result of a turf war with the board of directors".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- A turf war between rival tech companies led to the creation of competing social media platforms.
- The president's resignation was the result of a turf war with the board of directors.
- A bitter turf war erupted between local and federal law enforcement agencies over jurisdiction.
- The rise of online shopping led to a turf war between brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce websites.
- A turf war between environmental activists and the oil industry resulted in the cancellation of the proposed pipeline project.