patrol


Definition: Meaning of, patrol in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəˈtrəʊl /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
patrol patrolled patrolled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
patrolling patrols
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  1. to go around the different parts of an area or building at regular times to check that there is no trouble or danger
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  2. to drive or walk around an area in a threatening way
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Singular Plural
patrol patrols
  1. [uncountable and countable] when someone goes around different parts of an area at regular times to check that there is no trouble or danger
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  2. [countable] a group of police, soldiers, vehicles, planes etc sent out to search a particular area
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  3. [countable] a small group of BOY SCOUT s or GUIDE s
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patrol used in phrases

  • US Border Patrol (noun)
    1. the mobile law enforcement arm of the Immigration and Naturalization Service that detects and prevents illegal entry of aliens into the United States
  • United States Border Patrol (noun)
    1. the mobile law enforcement arm of the Immigration and Naturalization Service that detects and prevents illegal entry of aliens into the United States
  • airborne patrol (noun)
    1. a patrol provided by aircraft
  • border patrol (noun)
    1. a group of officers who patrol the borders of a country
  • harbor patrol (noun)
    1. patrol of officers who police a harbor area
  • highway patrol (noun)
    1. the police who make sure that people obey the law on main roads in the US
  • patrol boat (noun)
    1. a vessel assigned to patrol an area
  • patrol car (noun)
    1. a police car that drives around the streets of a city
  • patrol ship (noun)
    1. a vessel assigned to patrol an area
  • patrol wagon (noun)
    1. van used by police to transport prisoners
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