region
US /ˈridʒən/
Definition
the extended spatial location of something
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Our sales in the northern region increased significantly this year.
Synonyms
- areaa particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
- districta region marked off for administrative or other purposes
- territorya region marked off for administrative or other purposes
Collocations
- Easy mountainous region landscapedescribing mountainous region landscape (having hills and crags)
- Medium develop the southern commercial regionto create, expand, or improve regarding the southern commercial region
- Hard serve as an economic linchpin within the regionto serve as an economic linchpin within the region, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
- Very Hard navigate geopolitical flashpoints in the regionto navigate geopolitical flashpoints in the region, meaning to travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.