Patrols: meaning, definitions and examples

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patrols

 

[ pษ™หˆtroสŠlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

A group of individuals or vehicles assigned to monitor a specific area and ensure safety and security.

Synonyms

guardianship, surveillance, vigilance

Examples of usage

  • The patrols were conducted regularly along the border to prevent illegal crossings.
  • Local police officers were responsible for conducting foot patrols in the neighborhood.
  • The neighborhood watch program organized patrols to deter criminal activity in the area.
Context #2 | Verb

law enforcement

To conduct regular monitoring of a specific area to maintain safety and security.

Synonyms

monitor, protect, watch

Examples of usage

  • The police patrols the streets at night to prevent crime.
  • The security team patrols the premises to ensure no unauthorized access.
  • The volunteers patrol the park to keep it safe for visitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "patrols" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patrulhas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคถเฅเคคเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Patrouillen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patroli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั‚ั€ัƒะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patrole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท patrouilles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patrullas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devriyeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ์ฐฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlรญdky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hliadky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทก้€ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ patrulje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eftirlitsferรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั‚ั€ัƒะปัŒะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patrullar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patrullas

Etymology

The word 'patrols' originated from the French word 'patrouiller' meaning 'to go the rounds' or 'to patrol'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe the act of monitoring or guarding a specific area. Over time, the concept of patrols has evolved to include various forms of surveillance and vigilance in law enforcement and security contexts.

See also: patrol.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,440, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.