patrol
verb (used without object)
(of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.
patrols
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pluralof patrol.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof patrol (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
patrolverb (used without object)(of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.
Example Sentences
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Police officers remain in the area carrying out patrols and speaking with residents, young people and local businesses.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Ms. Parish gives a memorable performance, as does Mitchell Robertson as Eddie, her new partner and investigative genius—a traitor to his sex, since he goes out on night patrols.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Mercado's former colleagues tell him that during their patrols, things are "very quiet."
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
"We have increased patrols in the area and we are speaking to community leaders to provide further reassurance."
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Miss Lumley patrols the playground with her brass bell, her face clamped against the cold, minding her own business.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
