patrol

[pəˈtrəʊl]

patrol Definition

• 1. the action of going around or through an area, building, etc. at regular intervals for security purposes
• 2. a group of people, vehicles, or vessels sent out to keep watch over an area

Using patrol: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "patrol" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police patrol the streets to ensure public safety.

• Example

  The border patrol intercepted a group of illegal immigrants.

• Example

  The security guard made his rounds on patrol throughout the building.

patrol Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for patrol

• guard
• watch
• police
• monitor
• surveillance

Antonyms for patrol

• attack
• offense

Phrases with patrol

• foot patrol

  a group of people who walk around an area to keep watch over it

  Example

  The neighborhood watch organized a foot patrol to deter burglars.

• patrol car

  a vehicle used by police officers to patrol a specific area

  Example

  The patrol car chased after the speeding vehicle.

• coastal patrol

  a group of vessels that monitor a country's coastal waters for security purposes

  Example

  The navy deployed a coastal patrol to prevent illegal fishing in the territorial waters.

Origins of patrol

from French 'patrouiller', meaning 'to patrol'

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Summary: patrol in Brief

The term 'patrol' [pəˈtrəʊl] refers to the act of regularly monitoring an area for security purposes. It can be done by individuals or groups, such as the police or border patrol. Examples include 'The security guard made his rounds on patrol throughout the building.' 'Patrol' extends into phrases like 'foot patrol,' and 'patrol car,' denoting different modes of surveillance.