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patrol

Definition

  • noun: the act of walking or going around or through an area, building, etc., in order to make sure that it is safe
  • noun: the action of traversing a district or beat or of going the rounds along a chain of guards for observation or the maintenance of security
  • verb: to walk or go around or through (an area, building, etc.) especially in order to make sure that it is safe
  • verb: to carry out a patrol
  • synonyms: argus, charley, airplane spotter

Examples

  • the 'ski patrol' [=a group that patrols an area on skis]

  • The guard makes a 'patrol' of the building every hour.

  • a 'foot patrol' [=a group that patrols by walking]

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Six men wearing US-issued army boots. They came in from the north, and then they followed the guerrillas. Mean anything to you? Probably just another rebel patrol. They operate in here all the time. Get ahead and see what you can find. What's he got? Same business. Guerrillas hauling (..)
    1987 Predator