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Military English Vocabulary: Patrol

Military English, vocabulary building. Use of the word "patrol", parts of speech, definition and sample phrase in context.

Military English Vocabulary: Patrol

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Military English Vocabulary: Patrol

A patrol (noun)

  • Definition: A group of soldiers or military personnel who are assigned to patrol a particular area or region.

Sample phrase: "The military unit sent a patrol to monitor the border."

Patrol (verb)

  • Definition: To move around or travel through a particular area or region in order to maintain surveillance, security, or control.

Sample phrase: "The soldiers patrolled the streets to ensure the safety of the citizens."

The patrol (pronoun)

  • Definition: A specific group of soldiers or military personnel who are assigned to patrol a particular area or region.

Sample phrase: "The patrol discovered a suspicious object during their routine patrol."

The patrol (noun)

  • Definition: The activity of patrolling a particular area or region.

Sample phrase: "The patrol is a crucial part of military operations in the region."

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