/pəˈtroʊl/
pa·trol
BrE /pəˈtrəʊl/
NAmE /pəˈtroʊl/
[T, I]
~ (sth)
to go around an area or a building at regular times to check that it is safe and that there is no trouble
Troops patrolled the border day and night.
Guards can be seen patrolling everywhere.
[T]
~ sth
to drive or walk around a particular area, especially in a threatening way
Gangs of youths patrol the streets at night.
pa·trol
BrE /pəˈtrəʊl/
NAmE /pəˈtroʊl/
[C, U]
the act of going to different parts of a building, an area, etc. to make sure that there is no trouble or crime
Security guards make regular patrols at night.
a police car on patrol
[C]
a group of soldiers, vehicles, etc. that patrol an area
a naval/police patrol
a patrol car/boat
[C]
a group of about six Boy Scouts or Girl Guides/ Girl Scouts that forms part of a larger group