The phrase "to establish the colony" means to create or start a new community or settlement in a place that was previously uninhabited or belonged to another group of people. Full definition
You'll help establish a colony and watch it grow. (toucharcade.com)
High - risk animals include dogs and cats less than 6 months old, bully breeds of dogs and feral cats that often establish colonies. (young-williams.org)
At any of these locations, microbes can stake claim on your reproductive real estate, establishing colonies deep in your reproductive system. (advocatesaz.org)