Patrol (en. Pagsubok)

pəˈtroʊl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A skill or action of surveying an area to ensure safety.
The police patrol circles around the community every night.
Ang patrol ng mga pulis ay umiikot sa paligid ng komunidad tuwing gabi.
A group of people responsible for security and surveillance.
There is a patrol assigned to the school to ensure the safety of the students.
Mayroong isang patrol na nakatalaga sa paaralan upang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng mga estudyante.
verb
The action of surveying or circling an area.
The soldier patrolled around the base to ensure there was no threat.
Ang sundalo ay nagpatrol sa paligid ng base upang matiyak na walang panganib.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

police patrolled
The operation of police in a specific area for security.
nagpatrol ng mga pulis

Related Words

police officer
A person working to maintain order and security.
puliser
guard
A person tasked with watching or observing.
bantay

Slang Meanings

House guard
A house guard might arrive at the corner later.
Baka may bantay-bahay na dumating sa kanto mamaya.
Barangay choir
There's a barangay choir patrolling the streets every night.
May choir ng barangay na nagpa-patrol sa kalsada tuwing gabi.
Patroller
That patroller is always on patrol to look after the kids.
Yung taga-gawad, lagi yan nasa patrol para bantayan yung mga bata.
Town hand
The barangay officials might patrol tonight, let's drink more.
Baka magpatrol yung mga barangay officials ngayong gabi, inuman pa tayo.