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patrolling

/ˈpætrəln/ or /ˈpætrəliŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does patrolling mean?

verb

The act of moving regularly around a particular area, especially to check for something or to provide security. To move regularly around a particular area, especially to check for something or to provide security.

Example

"The police officer was patrolling the streets in a marked car."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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