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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]

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