doria

How to say it

Meaning

The regular going around of an area by police, soldiers, rangers or guards to watch for crime or danger.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in the plural. Kufanya doria or kushika doria is to patrol; askari wa doria are patrol officers and boti ya doria a patrol boat.

Examples

• Polisi wanafanya doria usiku katika mtaa wetu.The police patrol our street at night.
• Askari wa wanyamapori walikamata majangili wakiwa doria.Wildlife rangers caught poachers while on patrol.
• Boti za doria zinalinda ziwa dhidi ya uvuvi haramu.Patrol boats guard the lake against illegal fishing.

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