Pronunciation: /pəˈtroʊl/
noun a group of people, vehicles, or ships that work together to guard or patrol an area
A1 The patrol walked around the neighborhood to keep it safe.
A2 The park ranger went on a patrol to check for any signs of illegal camping.
B1 The border patrol agents are responsible for monitoring and securing the country's borders.
B2 The police patrol was called to investigate a disturbance at the local bar.
C1 The security patrol at the airport is constantly on alert for any suspicious activity.
C2 The naval patrol intercepted a suspicious vessel in international waters.
verb to keep watch over an area by regularly walking or traveling around it
A1 The security guard patrols the building every night.
A2 The police officer patrols the streets to ensure safety.
B1 The border patrol is responsible for monitoring illegal crossings.
B2 The navy patrols the coast to protect against enemy ships.
C1 The park ranger patrols the wilderness to prevent poaching.
C2 The UN peacekeeping force patrols the conflict zone to maintain peace.
formal The security team conducted a patrol around the perimeter of the building.
informal The cops are out on patrol tonight.
slang I saw the neighborhood watch doing their patrol thing.
figurative Her thoughts were on constant patrol, always vigilant for any signs of trouble.
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