patrol noun (GROUP) [ C, + sing/pl verb ] a small group of soldiers or military ships, aircraft, or vehicles, especially one that patrols an area:

In military tactics, a patrol is a sub-subunit or small tactical formation, sent out from a military organization by land, sea or air for the purpose of combat, reconnaissance, or a combination …

Dec 5, 2016 · The meaning of PATROL is the action of traversing a district or beat or of going the rounds along a chain of guards for observation or the maintenance of security.

PATROL definition: (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.

Definition of patrol noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. (of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass regularly along (a specified route) or through (a specified area) in order to maintain order and security. 2. to pass along or through such a …

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A patrol is a group of soldiers or vehicles that are patrolling an area. Guerrillas attacked a patrol with hand grenades.

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.

Dec 14, 2025 · (law enforcement) The largest division of officers within a police department or sheriff's office, whose assignment is to patrol and respond to calls for service.