Word
patrolled
Phoneticspa·trolled
US/pəˈtɹoʊɫd/
UK/pɐtɹˈəʊld/
Definition
v. to walk or drive around an area to keep it safe or to check that people are following the rules. You do this to watch for problems or to make sure everything is under control.
v. to walk or drive around an area systematically to maintain security, enforce regulations, or monitor activity. Often implies a repetitive, systematic movement to ensure surveillance or compliance.
Examples
“The guards patrolled the building all night.”
“The police patrolled the busy streets during the festival to ensure everyone stayed safe and followed the rules.”
“The coast guard patrolled the waters for several hours, scanning the horizon for any sign of distress or unauthorized vessels entering the restricted zone.”
Examples
simple
“The guards patrolled the building all night.”
contextual
“The police patrolled the busy streets during the festival to ensure everyone stayed safe and followed the rules.”
complex
“The coast guard patrolled the waters for several hours, scanning the horizon for any sign of distress or unauthorized vessels entering the restricted zone.”
Real-World Examples
“Western Germany is also close - but not too close - to the more heavily patrolled beaches of northern France from where migrant boats launch.” “We visited all 51 polling stations, our officers were out and visible on foot, in vehicles and our drone team patrolled by air.” Scan code
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