turf war — turf wars also turf battle 1) N COUNT: oft N between n, N over n 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… … English dictionary
turf war — If people or organisations are fighting for control of something, it is a turf war … The small dictionary of idiomes
turf war — UK US noun [C] ► a situation in which two or more people or organizations are in competition over an area of business or other activity: »The company was damaged by constant turf wars between departments … Financial and business terms
turf war — noun 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 • Hypernyms: ↑conflict, ↑struggle, ↑battle * * * turf… … Useful english dictionary
turf war — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms turf war : singular turf war plural turf wars arguments between people or groups who each want to control a particular area … English dictionary
turf war — /ˈtɜf wɔ/ (say terf waw) noun a struggle between two organisations or groups to control a sphere of operation: *The federal government accused state and territory police ministers of waging a turf war today after they rejected a model for a… …
turf war — If people or organisations are fighting for control of something, it is a turf war. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Turf war — If people or organisations are fighting for control of something, it is a turf war … Dictionary of English idioms
turf war — (also turf battle) noun informal an acrimonious dispute between rival groups over territory or a sphere of influence … English new terms dictionary
My Turf War — Scrubs episode Episode no. Season 6 Episode 18 Directed by Bill Lawrence Written by Sean … Wikipedia
