Patrolling: meaning, definitions and examples

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patrolling

 

[ pษ™หˆtroสŠlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

security measures

Patrolling refers to the act of moving regularly over an area to maintain security, observe, or control. This is commonly done by law enforcement or military personnel to deter crime or ensure safety. It can also involve monitoring specific zones to detect any unusual activity.

Synonyms

guarding, monitoring, ranging, surveillance, watching

Examples of usage

  • The police are patrolling the neighborhood tonight.
  • Security guards are patrolling the building every hour.
  • The military unit is patrolling the border area.
  • They noticed an increase in crime rates, prompting more officers to start patrolling.
  • She took her dog for a walk while patrolling the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "patrolling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patrulhando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคถเฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช patrouillieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpatroli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั‚ั€ัƒะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patrolowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท patrouiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patrullando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devriye gezmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ์ฐฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฏูˆุฑูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlรญdkovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ patrรณnovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทก้€ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ patruliranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ patrulera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั‚ั€ัƒะปัŒะดะตัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patrul aparmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patrullando

Etymology

The term 'patrol' originates from the French word 'patrouille', which means to walk or traverse an area. The phrase was adapted into English in the 17th century, initially referring to a group of soldiers or police officers assigned to guard specific areas. Over time, the usage of the word expanded to include not only the people conducting the patrols but also the action itself. The evolution of patrolling has been closely linked to advancements in law enforcement and military practices, reflecting changes in strategies for public safety and security.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,239, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.