Patrol (Verb)
Meaning
Maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The police were ordered to patrol the area around the embassy to deter any potential threats.
- Local villagers were paid to patrol the wildlife reserve and report any signs of poaching.
- Soldiers in camouflage gear began to patrol the border at night, searching for smugglers.
- Park rangers were tasked with patrolling the nature reserve on horseback to monitor wildlife populations.
- Border control officers patrol the waterfront to prevent illegal entry into the country.