Reconnoitre
Pronunciation: /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
Reconnoitre (verb)
- to explore an area to gather information, especially for military purposes.
- to examine a place to plan future actions or strategies.
Examples
- The team will reconnoitre the forest before the expedition.
- Soldiers reconnoitre the terrain to ensure safety.
Common collocations: reconnoitre the area, reconnoitre the terrain, reconnoitre the site, reconnoitre the land