Patroling: meaning, definitions and examples

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patroling

 

[ pษ™หˆtroสŠlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

Patrolling refers to the act of moving through an area in a systematic manner to monitor or secure it. This usually involves a careful observation and can be performed by military, police, or private security personnel.

Synonyms

inspecting, monitoring, scouting, surveying.

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were patrolling the border to prevent illegal crossings.
  • Police officers spend their shifts patrolling neighborhood streets.
  • The security team is patrolling the mall to ensure the safety of shoppers.
Context #2 | Verb

wildlife observation

In the context of wildlife conservation, patrolling can mean monitoring habitats to prevent poaching or illegal logging. Conservation officers often patrol nature reserves to protect endangered species.

Synonyms

guarding, protecting, watching.

Examples of usage

  • Rangers are patrolling the reserve to protect the rhinos from poachers.
  • Conservation groups are patrolling forests to prevent illegal logging activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "patroling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patrulhando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคถเฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช patrouillieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patroli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั‚ั€ัƒะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patrolowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท patrouiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patrullar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devriye gezmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ์ฐฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlรญdkovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ patrรณlovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทก้€ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ patroliranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ patrulera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั‚ั€ัƒะปัŒะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patrul xidmษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patrullando

Etymology

The word 'patrol' originates from the Middle French word 'patrouiller', which means 'to walk across' or 'to tread'. This term was adapted into English in the early 19th century to describe the act of traversing an area in a specified manner for the purpose of maintaining order or safety. The usage of patrol has evolved over time from its military roots to encompass various contexts, including policing and wildlife conservation. In modern usage, 'patrolling' generally implies a repetitive action taken in a systematic way, emphasizing the importance of surveillance and monitoring in maintaining security and order.