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VocabJLPT N1

patrol

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. going around
2. patrol

This noun and verb (with する) means "patrol" or "making rounds," referring to the act of traveling around a specific area or set of locations regularly. It is used for security patrols, doctor's rounds, or any routine circuit of inspection.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

As a result, the security patrol route was revised.

Sentence 2

Dad came home saying, "Did my rounds — all clear."

Sentence 3

Hey, could you do one more sweep outside?

Sentence 4

Lucky a police officer happened to be on patrol and helped me out!

Sentence 5

An announcement played: "Security guards are on patrol, so you can feel safe."