patrolling
pəˈtroʊlɪŋ
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Definition of patrolling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

policethe activity of moving through an area for security
  • Patrolling of the border increased after the incident.
blackjack

Adjective

1.
securitymoving around to watch or guard an area
  • The patrolling guards checked every corner of the building.
guarding watching
2.
safetyregularly checking an area for safety
  • Patrolling officers ensure the neighborhood is safe.
inspecting surveying
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Origin of patrolling

Old French, patrouiller (to patrol)

Terms with patrolling included in their meaning

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law vehicle
police car used for patrolling streets
police vehicle
police car used for patrolling streets
policing
police officer patrolling streets on foot
police patrol
patrolling a specific area as a police officer
police
patrolling a specific area as a police officer
law enforcement
vehicle used by police for patrolling streets
police vehicle
car used by police for patrolling and communication
law enforcement
police department patrolling harbors and waterways by boat

Examples of patrolling in a sentence

  • Nighttime patrolling around the warehouse reduced break-ins.
  • The patrolling officers ensured the area was secure.
  • Patrolling units were visible throughout the night.
  • Patrolling guards checked the premises hourly.
  • The patrolling team reported no incidents overnight.

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  1. French:patrouille, en patrouille, ...
  2. German:Streifendienst, patrouillierend, ...
  3. Italian:pattugliamento, di pattuglia, ...
  4. Spanish:patrullaje, de patrulla, ...
  5. Portuguese:patrulha, de patrulha, ...
  6. Chinese:巡逻, 巡逻的, ...
  7. Japanese:巡回, 巡回中の, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّجْوِيلُ الْأَمْنِي, دَوْرِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיּוּר, מְסַיֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:патрулирование, патрулирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:патрулювання, патрульний, ...
  12. Hindi:गश्त, गश्ती, ...
patrol
pəˈtroʊl
patrolled

Definition of patrol - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
security groupgroup of people or vehicles sent to keep watch
  • The night patrol encountered unexpected wildlife on their route..
2.
safetyaction of regularly checking an area for security
  • Patrol of the neighborhood is done every night.
3.
scoutingunit of scouts within a troop
  • The patrol won the competition at the jamboree.

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
securitymove around an area to ensure security
  • The guards patrol the building every hour.
guard watch
2.
police activitymonitor an area for police purposes
  • Officers patrol the neighborhood nightly..
monitor patrolling
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Expressions with patrol

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activity of guarding a country's borders
Border patrol is essential for national security.
move through an area to watch or guard it
The soldiers go on patrol every night.
moving around an area to watch or protect it
The guards are on patrol tonight.
police car used for patrolling streets
The patrol car drove slowly down the street.
police unit overseeing road regulations
The highway patrol stopped the speeding car.
continuous watch to keep people safe
The mall has a round-the-clock patrol for security.

Origin of patrol

French, patrouiller (to patrol)

Examples of patrol in a sentence

  • A patrol was dispatched to the area after the alarm.
  • A security patrol circles the warehouse after dark.
  • The park increased patrols during the festival.
  • Each patrol had its own unique flag.
  • The patrol gathered for the evening campfire.
  • Police patrol the streets to deter crime.

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  1. French:patrouille, patrouiller, ...
  2. German:Patrouille, patrouillieren, ...
  3. Italian:pattuglia, pattugliare, ...
  4. Spanish:patrulla, patrullar, ...
  5. Portuguese:patrulha, patrulhar, ...
  6. Chinese:巡逻队, 巡视, ...
  7. Japanese:パトロール隊, 巡回する, ...
  8. Arabic:دَوْرِيَّة, جَالَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיוּר, לְסַיֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:патруль, патрулировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:патруль, патрулювати, ...
  12. Hindi:गश्ती दल, गश्त करना, ...
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