patrol

Everyday

1. To patrol an area is to go around it regularly to check that it is safe and that nothing is wrong. tree →
2. A patrol is a group of people, such as soldiers or police, who do this. tree →
3. On patrol means busy patrolling. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday safety, police patrol streets, lifeguards patrol beaches, and lollipop ladies or crossing patrols help children cross the road. In Scouts and Guides, a patrol is a small group. Phrases: "on patrol", "police patrol", "border patrol", "school crossing patrol", "patrol car".

Examples

• Police officers patrol the park at night. tree →
• Lifeguards patrol the beach in summer. tree →
• The soldiers were out on patrol. tree →
• Swim between the flags where lifeguards patrol. tree →
• The school crossing patrol helps us cross. tree →
• Our Scout patrol is called the Eagles. tree →
• A guard dog patrols the yard. tree →
• It was the colonel himself who came with the patrol, and he was not a little surprised when he found the recruit safe and sound. tree →

Note

Double l: patrolled, patrolling. Stress on the second part: pa-TROL. Countable noun.