battery farming
noun · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
a system of keeping animals in small cages for food production
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a system of keeping animals in small cages for food production in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed battery farming as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that battery farming can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
battery farming practicesban battery farmingoppose battery farming
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “battery farming practices”.