- [countable, uncountable] 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.
- on patrol a police car on patrol
Extra ExamplesTopics Law and justicec1, War and conflictc1- The Italians flew regular patrols over the desert.
- They maintain a continuous patrol of the oceans with three submarines.
- helicopters used for traffic patrols
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- routine
- special
- armed
- …
- carry out
- conduct
- fly
- …
- aircraft
- boat
- car
- …
- on patrol
- [countable] a group of soldiers, vehicles, etc. that patrol an area
- a naval/police patrol
- a patrol car/boat
Extra Examples- Every police car and foot patrol in the area is on full alert.
- One soldier was killed when his patrol was ambushed.
- The highway patrol has sealed off the area.
- They sent out four-man patrols to scout the area.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- routine
- special
- armed
- …
- carry out
- conduct
- fly
- …
- aircraft
- boat
- car
- …
- on patrol
- [countable] a group of about six Boy Scouts or Girl Guides / Girl Scouts that forms part of a larger group
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