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patrol

/pəˈtɹəʊl/ /pəˈtɹoʊl/

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noun

Patrouille, Streife

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.

Examples :

"The nightly patrol of the school grounds was increased after a series of thefts. "

Die nächtliche Patrouille auf dem Schulgelände wurde nach einer Reihe von Diebstählen verstärkt.

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noun

Patrouille, Streife

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.

Examples :

"The patrol of soldiers scouted the woods beyond the camp, seeking information about enemy troop movements. "

Die Patrouille der Soldaten erkundete die Wälder jenseits des Lagers und suchte nach Informationen über feindliche Truppenbewegungen.

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noun

Patrouille, Streife

The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.

Examples :

"The school patrol walked the hallways, making sure everyone was safe. "

Die Schulpatrouille ging durch die Gänge und achtete darauf, dass alle sicher waren.

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noun

Patrouille, Streife

Any perambulation of a particular line or district to guard it; also, the people thus guarding.

Examples :

"a customs patrol"

eine Zollstreife

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noun

Patrouille, Streife

A unit of a troop, usually defined by certain ranks or age groups within the troop.

Examples :

"The scout patrol was responsible for checking the school grounds after hours. "

Die Pfadfindertruppe war dafür verantwortlich, das Schulgelände nach den Unterrichtszeiten zu überprüfen.

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verb

Patrouillieren, Streife gehen

To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.

Examples :

"The security guards patrol the school grounds every evening to ensure student safety. "

Die Sicherheitskräfte patrouillieren jeden Abend auf dem Schulgelände, um die Sicherheit der Schüler zu gewährleisten.

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verb

Patrouillieren, Streife gehen

To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman

Examples :

"to patrol a beat"

Eine Runde patrouillieren.

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