Patrolya (en. Patrol)

/pa.tro.lya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of police or military conducting surveillance in a specific area.
The patrol provided security for the community.
Ang patrolya ay nagbigay ng seguridad sa komunidad.
The activity of surveying an area to check safety or security.
The patrol in the park started early in the morning.
Ang patrolya sa parke ay nagsimula ng maaga sa umaga.

Etymology

Originates from the Spanish word 'patrulla'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

police patrol
A survey conducted by police in an area.
patrolya ng pulis
road patrol
Surveillance or monitoring of the road for security.
patrolya sa kalsada

Related Words

security
The state of being safe from danger or threat.
sekuridad
guard
A person or unit that observes or watches.
bantay

Slang Meanings

A band or group that patrols or monitors an area.
They will patrol the barangay tomorrow for everyone's safety.
Patrolya na sila sa barangay bukas para sa kaligtasan ng lahat.
Monitoring or watching situations.
My coworkers are on patrol, so the office is definitely safe.
Nasa patrolya ang mga kasama ko sa trabaho, kaya siguradong ligtas ang office.
To walk around aimlessly to check the surroundings.
We patrolled the mall while waiting for the other friends.
Nagpatrolya kami sa mall habang hinihintay yung ibang kaibigan.