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to patrol
01
to regularly move through a designated area, such as streets or neighborhoods, to ensure safety, security, and adherence to rules
Transitive: to patrol an area
Examples
The security guard patrols the building perimeter to prevent unauthorized access.
Police officers patrol the neighborhood to deter criminal activity and respond quickly to incidents.
Patrol
01
the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed
Examples
The police officer conducted a patrol of the neighborhood to ensure the safety of residents.
Security guards patrolled the building throughout the night to prevent unauthorized access.
02
a small military or police unit assigned to watch, secure, or explore an area
Examples
A patrol was sent to scout the northern ridge.
The border patrol operates around the clock.
03
a team or group that regularly moves through an area to ensure safety or order
Examples
The campus patrol keeps students safe after dark.
A security patrol checks the gates every night.
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