patrol
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Also seen as: patrols · patrolling · patrolled
Sense 1
A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
Đi tuần tra dọc theo chuỗi các tiền đồn để đảm bảo an ninh
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A movement, by a small body of troops beyond the line of outposts, to explore the country and gain intelligence of the enemy's whereabouts.
Phong trào của một nhóm nhỏ quân đội để khám phá và thu thập thông tin về kẻ thù
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
Đi tuần tra dọc theo một khu vực hoặc địa bàn cảnh sát
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Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman
đi tuần quanh như một người cảnh giác, bảo vệ, hoặc cảnh sát
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “patrol” mean?
A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
Is “patrol” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.