patrol

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de recorrer una zona, especialmente por parte de la policía, militares o personal de seguridad, para garantizar la seguridad, mantener el orden o vigilar actividades.

A noun referring to the act of moving around an area, especially by police, military, or security personnel, to ensure safety, maintain order, or monitor activity.

1. Security or surveillance activityB1formal

   The act of walking or traveling around an area to maintain security, order, or observation.

   Patrulla

   • The police officer went on patrol around the neighborhood.
   • Security guards conduct regular patrols of the building.
   • The army increased its patrols along the border.

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2. Group of people on patrolB1formal

   A group of people, such as soldiers, police, or scouts, assigned to patrol a specific area.

   grupo de patrulla

   • A patrol of soldiers was sent to investigate the noise.
   • The scout patrol reported back to their leader.
   • The night patrol consists of three security guards.

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• Verbo que designa la acción de caminar o recorrer un área, especialmente una ciudad, edificio o perímetro, con el fin de vigilarla, protegerla o supervisarla.

A verb used to indicate the act of walking or traveling around an area, especially a city or building, in order to protect it or supervise it.

1. Guard or monitor an areaB1formal

   To walk or travel around an area to keep it safe or to check for problems.

   Patrullar

   • Police officers patrol the streets every night.
   • Security guards patrol the building to prevent theft.
   • The soldiers patrol the border to ensure safety.

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2. Monitor or superviseB2formal

   To regularly check or supervise a place or activity.

   Patrullar, vigilar

   • The manager patrols the factory floor to check on production.
   • Lifeguards patrol the beach to watch for swimmers in danger.
   • The ranger patrols the forest to prevent wildfires.

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