patrulhar

Etymology

From French patrouiller, from Old French patrouiller (“to paddle, paw about, patrol”), from patte (“a paw”).

Pronunciation

• (Paulista) IPA^(key): /ˌpa.tɾu.ˈʎa(ɹ)/
• (South Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌpa.tɾu.ˈʎa(ɻ)/

Verb

patrulhar (first-person singular present indicative patrulho, past participle patrulhado)

1. (military) to patrol
2. (figuratively) to verify that others are respecting one’s mores or principles