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Definition patrol in British English

patrol noun

noun
/pəˈtrəʊl/
1

a group of people or vehicles that move around a place in order to prevent trouble or crime

Example

He was arrested for shooting at an army patrol.

Example

a patrol boat/vehicle

Example

Every police car and foot patrol was watching out for him.

Synonyms and related words
agent provocateur all-points bulletin APB
1.1

the movement of a patrol around a place

Example

The goods were discovered during a routine patrol.

Example

Many police officers will be on patrol during the carnival.

Synonyms and related words
agent provocateur all-points bulletin APB
2

a small group of Girl Guides or Boy Scouts

Synonyms and related words
Boy Scout Brownie the Brownie Guides
Definition patrol in British English