Pumatrolya (en. To patrol)

pu-ma-tro-lya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of monitoring in a specific area.
The police patrol the barangay to ensure safety.
Pumatrolya ang mga pulis sa barangay upang masiguro ang seguridad.
The activity of overseeing or searching for lawbreakers.
Due to incidents, they need to patrol every night.
Dahil sa mga insidente, kailangan nilang pumatrolya gabi-gabi.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'patrolya' which means to observe or to capture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

patrol around
to observe or monitor a specific area
pumatrolya sa paligid

Related Words

patrol
A group or person responsible for monitoring or catching in a place.
patrolya
police
People who observe and maintain order and safety.
pulis

Slang Meanings

To drink alcoholic beverages in a lighthearted way.
We pumatrolya at the bar yesterday, it was crazy!
Nagpumatrolya kami sa bar kahapon, nakakaloka!
To socialize or join in the fun with other people, especially at celebrations.
We pumatrolya at the neighbor's fiesta, it was so much fun!
Pumatrolya kami sa fiesta ng kapitbahay, ang saya grabe!
To have fun or party without many obligations.
He doesn't want to go home, he just wants to pumatrolya.
Ayaw niyang umuwi, gusto pa raw niyang pumatrolya.