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noun
sentry:
The patrol checked the security.
verb
monitored:
We patrolled the grounds of the hotel., noun
military scouting group:
The patrol discovered an impending attack.
verb
on an alert:
The police patrolled the area looking for crime.
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general::
noun ADJ. routine | special | armed | foot Every police car and foot patrol in the area is on full alert. | dawn, night | air, army, military, naval, police, security | enemy | border, shore | traffic helicopters used for traffic patrols VERB + PATROL carry out, fly, go on The Italians flew regular patrols over the desert. | maintain Britain can maintain a continuous patrol of the seas with only three submarines. | send out They sent out four-man patrols to scout the area. PATROL + NOUN boat, car, vehicle | duty PREP. (out) on ~ police officers on patrol
Oxford Collocations Dictionary