On patrol Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /pəˈtɹoʊɫ
ON puh-TROHL
ˈɒn/ /pɐtɹˈəʊl
ON puh-TROHL
Definition
Doing regular checks in an area, usually for security or protection; commonly used for police, soldiers, or guards when they are watching over a place.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to police, military, or security staff. Common collocations: 'officer on patrol', 'be on patrol'. Not used for activities like shopping or walking casually. Slightly formal, often in news or reports.
Spanish: de patrullaPortuguese (BR): em patrulhaPortuguese (PT): de patrulhaChinese (Simplified): 巡逻中Chinese (Traditional): 巡邏中Hindi: गश्त परArabic: في دوريةBengali: পেট্রোলে - টহল-দায়িত্বেRussian: на патрулированииJapanese: 巡回中Vietnamese: đi tuần traKorean: 순찰 중Turkish: devriye geziyorUrdu: گشت پرIndonesian: sedang patroli
Example Sentences
The police are on patrol every night downtown.
basic
A guard was on patrol at the main gate.
basic
Soldiers are on patrol along the border.
basic
You can't talk to him right now; he's on patrol until noon.
natural
The security team is always on patrol during big events.
natural
She likes being on patrol because every night is different.
natural