PATROL Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word patrol. (close relations)
Definition of PATROL
Best Alternative Words for PATROL
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police | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the force of policemen and officers verb • maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | ||||||||
circulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • become widely known and passed on • cause to become widely known • cause to be distributed • move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point • cause to move in a circuit or system • move around freely from person to person or from place to place | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
inspect | verbv | |||||||
verb • look over carefully • come to see in an official or professional capacity • examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification | ||||||||
monitor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac • someone who supervises (an examination) • someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided • display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor • electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions • a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble • any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles verb • keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance • check, track, or observe by means of a receiver | ||||||||
oversee | verbv | |||||||
verb • watch and direct | ||||||||
protect | verbv | |||||||
verb • shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage • use tariffs to favor domestic industry | ||||||||
roam | verbv | |||||||
verb • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | ||||||||
scout | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • a Boy Scout or Girl Scout • someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports) • someone who can find paths through unexplored territory verb • explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody | ||||||||
supervise | verbv | |||||||
verb • watch and direct • keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance | ||||||||
survey | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • short descriptive summary (of events) • the act of looking or seeing or observing verb • consider in a comprehensive way • look over carefully or inspect • keep under surveillance • hold a review (of troops) • make a survey of; for statistical purposes • plot a map of (land) | ||||||||
wander | verbv | |||||||
verb • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage • go via an indirect route or at no set pace • to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course • lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking | ||||||||
watch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small portable timepiece • a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty • a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe • the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) verb • look attentively • follow with the eyes or the mind • see or watch • observe with attention • be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful • observe or determine by looking • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort |