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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"I have every confidence that they will find out who has committed this crime. Additional patrols will be in the area."
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“We are stepping up patrols of the property to be safe,” Duron said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
U.S. military typically police work with local authorities to keep them out of trouble, including conducting joint patrols.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
China has since warned its citizens against travel to Japan and imposed trade restrictions, while also conducting regular patrols around disputed islands.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Mr. Sleegers, in his capacity as night watchman, patrols the area every night on his bike, accompanied by his two dogs.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
