Meaning & Definition of Patrol in English
English⟶
Patrol
/pətroʊl/
noun
1. A detachment used for security or reconnaissance
synonym:
- patrol
2. The activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes
synonym:
- patrol
3. A group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security
synonym:
- patrol
verb
1. Maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
synonym:
- patrol,
- police
Examples of using
The patrol car skidded to a stop.
I was on patrol.
I was on patrol.