Patroled: meaning, definitions and examples
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patroled
[ pəˈtroʊld ]
law enforcement
Patrolled is the past tense of the verb patrol, which means to walk or travel around an area in order to keep it safe or to find any trouble. This activity is commonly associated with police officers, security personnel, and military forces. The main goal of patrolling is to monitor, observe, and protect a specific location from any potential threats or disturbances. In a broader sense, it can also apply to animals that wander through their territory to ward off intruders.
Synonyms
guarded, inspected, scouted, surveyed.
Examples of usage
- The officer patrolled the neighborhood every night.
- The military units patrolled the borders to ensure security.
- Wildlife rangers patrolled the national park to prevent poaching.
Translations
Translations of the word "patroled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 patrulhado
🇮🇳 गश्त किया
🇩🇪 patrouilliert
🇮🇩 dipatroli
🇺🇦 патрульований
🇵🇱 patrolowany
🇯🇵 パトロールされた
🇫🇷 patrouillé
🇪🇸 patrullado
🇹🇷 devriye gezen
🇰🇷 순찰된
🇸🇦 تمت الدورية
🇨🇿 patroulovaný
🇸🇰 patrolovaný
🇨🇳 巡逻过的
🇸🇮 patruliran
🇮🇸 patrólíser
🇰🇿 патрульден өтті
🇬🇪 პატრულირებული
🇦🇿 patrul edilən
🇲🇽 patrullado
Etymology
The word 'patrol' originates from the Middle French term 'patrouille,' which means a 'small group of soldiers.' This term itself derives from the verb 'patrouiller,' meaning to walk back and forth, to traverse an area, or to scout. The concept of patrolling has become integral to safety and security operations in various domains, from police work to military strategy. Over time, 'patrol' has evolved to encompass not only the actions of law enforcement and military personnel but also wildlife management and private security. The transition from the Middle French language demonstrates the historical link between military oversight and community safety. As urban environments developed, so did the necessity for patrolling, evolving into organized efforts to maintain order and respond to incidents efficiently.