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Patrolize

Definition:

To regularly traverse a specific area or route in order to ensure safety, security, or control.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Senses:

• Sense 1: To make regular rounds for supervision or protection.
• Sense 2: To establish a standard patrol route in a specific area.

Usage:

Popular: Patrolize can often be used to refer to police or security personnel regularly patrolling an area to maintain law and order.

Local: In some communities, residents may patrolize their neighborhood to ensure the safety of their fellow neighbors.

Sample Sentences:

1. The security guard patrolizes the building every hour to prevent unauthorized access.
2. The police department decided to patrolize the downtown area due to the recent increase in crime.
3. Our neighborhood has implemented a program to patrolize the streets during late-night hours.
4. It is crucial to patrolize the borders to prevent any illegal activities from taking place.

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