How to Pronounce "cover the territory"
expression
KUH-ver thuh TER-uh-tor-ee
KUH-vuh thuh TER-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
To go over or include all parts of a subject, place, or area; can be used both literally (physically traveling an area) or figuratively (making sure all topics are discussed).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi
British English
kˈʌvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɛɹɪtəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-ver thuh TER-uh-tor-ee
UK
KUH-vuh thuh TER-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The team worked late to cover the territory before the deadline.
In class, we need to cover the territory of all the chapters for the exam.
The salesperson must cover the territory assigned each week.
Let’s make sure we cover the territory so nothing gets missed in our report.