Patrol
Pronunciation: /pəˈtroʊl/
Patrol (noun)
- a group of people or vehicles that move around an area to keep it safe.
- a small group of scouts who work together.
Examples
- The guards conduct a patrol every hour.
- A patrol is necessary to ensure safety.
Common collocations: routine patrol, night patrol, conduct a patrol, scout patrol, patrol leader
Patrol (verb)
- to move around an area to check for danger or problems.
Examples
- Officers patrol the streets to maintain order.
- They patrol the park to ensure it's safe.