territorialize

verb (used with object), ter·ri·to·ri·al·ized, ter·ri·to·ri·al·iz·ing.

1. to extend by adding new territory.
2. to reduce to the status of a territory.
3. to make territorial.

verb (tr)

1. to make a territory of
2. to place on a territorial basisthe militia was territorialized
3. to enlarge (a country) by acquiring more territory
4. to make territorial