Pagpatrolya (en. Patrolling)

pag-pa-tro-lyá

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of monitoring or surveying an area for security.
The patrolling of police in the area provided a sense of security to the residents.
Ang pagpatrolya ng mga pulis sa lugar ay nagbigay ng pakiramdam ng seguridad sa mga residente.
An activity aimed at ensuring order and safety.
Patrolling the park is important especially at night.
Ang pagpatrolya sa parke ay mahalaga lalo na sa gabi.
An operation or practice conducted by security agencies.
Patrolling the border is one of the main tasks of border patrol.
Ang pagpatrolya sa hangganan ay isa sa mga pangunahing gawain ng mga border patrol.

Etymology

From the root word 'patrol' which means to observe or monitor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

police patrolling
The regular monitoring by police in a community.
pagpatrolya ng pulis
patrolling life
A lifestyle or type of work focused on patrolling.
buhay-pagpatrolya

Related Words

patrol
A group of people assigned to patrol an area.
patrol
guard
A person or group who observes for peace and security.
bantay

Slang Meanings

checking or surveying the area
After class, we went on patrol around the school to make sure there was no litter left.
Pagkatapos ng klase, nag-pagpatrolya kami sa paaralan para siguraduhing walang natitirang kalat.
diligence in observing
Sometimes, it felt like my friend and I were just patrolling stores looking for good sales.
Minsan, parang nag-pagpatrolya lang kami ng barkada ko sa mga tindahan para makahanap ng magandang benta.
investigating what’s happening
The residents patrolled the barangay to see if there were any suspicious people around.
Nag-pagpatrolya ang mga residente sa barangay para makita kung may mga kakaibang tao sa paligid.