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Patrol

Meaning in military & defence, with examples

/pəˈtrəʊl/nounCore term

In military & defence, patrol means: A small group sent to watch an area, check for activity or keep it secure; also the task of moving around an area for this purpose.

In Turkish: devriye

How it is used

Also a verb: to patrol an area. People go on patrol, carry out a patrol or are on patrol. Common types: foot patrol, vehicle patrol, night patrol, security patrol.

Example sentences

  1. Two soldiers carry out a patrol around the base perimeter every night.

  2. The security patrol reported a broken fence near the fuel depot.

Common collocations

  • go on patrol
  • night patrol
  • foot patrol
  • patrol an area
  • patrol boat
  • sentryA soldier whose job is to stand guard at a gate, building or area and control who enters or leaves.
  • reconnaissanceThe activity of visiting or watching an area to gather information about the ground, routes, weather or other forces before acting.
  • squadA small group of about eight to fourteen soldiers led by a sergeant or corporal; one of the smallest units in an army.
  • baseA place with buildings and facilities where military units live, train and keep their equipment, and from which they operate.

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