(of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.

to maintain the order and security of (a road, beat, area, etc.) by passing along or through it.

a person or group of persons assigned to patrol an area, road, etc.

an automobile, ship, plane, squadron, fleet, etc., assigned to patrol an area.

Military . a detachment of two or more persons, often a squad or platoon, detailed for reconnaissance or combat.

the act of patrolling.

patrol wagon.

(in the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts) a subdivision of a troop, usually consisting of about eight members.

verb

ignore , neglect

noun

convoying , defending , escorting , garrison , lookout , patroler , policing , protecting , protection , rounds , safeguarding , scouting , sentinel , spy , vigilance , watch , watching , watchperson

verb

cruise , inspect , keep guard , keep watch , make the rounds , mount , police , pound , range , ride shotgun , safeguard , shotgun , walk the beat , watch , detachment , garrison , guard , protect , scout , sentinel