patrolled

Meanings

• Verb

  To watch over or supervise an area, group, or activity.

  - "The police patrolled the streets to ensure safety."
  - "The security guard patrolled the building at night."

• Verb

  To inspect or examine something thoroughly.

  - "The inspector patrolled the factory to check for safety hazards."
  - "The teacher patrolled the classroom to ensure students were working quietly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patrolled
bawled , called , controlled , rolled

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Variants

List of all variants of patrolled that leads to same result
patrol , patrolled , patroller , patrollers , patrolling , patrols

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Forms

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past tense: patrolled, past participle: patrolled

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Etymology

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The word 'patrol' comes from the Middle French word 'patrouiller', which means 'to keep watch'. It is derived from the Old French word 'patrouiller', meaning 'to keep watch over a town or district'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'patrol' is also used in the military to refer to a unit or group of soldiers.

2. The term 'patrol' is also used in the context of animal behavior, where it refers to the territory that an animal defends against intruders.

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Related Concepts

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1. Surveillance: The act of monitoring a person or area. Patrolling is a form of surveillance.

2. Security: The state of being free from danger or threat. Patrolling is a means of ensuring security.

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Culture

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The word 'patrolled' has been used extensively in literature and art to represent authority, surveillance, and security. In literature, it is often used to depict the power dynamics between those in authority and those being watched.

How to Memorize "patrolled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a police officer walking down the street, checking houses and buildings for any signs of trouble.
   - Visualize a security guard patrolling a building, making sure everything is in order.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patrolled' with the idea of safety and security.
   - Associate the word 'patrolled' with the image of a watchful guard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Patrolling Peacefully' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Patrolling People Protecting' to remember the meaning of the word.

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