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Patrolling [agentive]
An individual or group, the Patrol moves through and examines a Ground in order to ensure that it is in a generally Desired_state_of_affairs, particularly that it is safe and contains no dangerous Unwanted_entity. Rather than moving through the Ground, the Patrol may simply move such that all the (relevant portions of) Ground can be observed and checked.
Detective Jones|pat patrolled the northern half of the building|gro.
Security guards|pat patrolled for intruders|unw while the game was in progress|tim.
Detective Jones|pat patrolled the northern half of the building|gro.
Security guards|pat patrolled for intruders|unw while the game was in progress|tim.
Properties
- ID
- #2611
- Entry
- frm_patrolling
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Patrolling (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Patrolling
Core Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desired_state_of_affairs |
The desirable state of affairs which the Patrol hopes to ensure by visiting Ground.
All our grounds are regularly patrolled for safety|des. |
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| Ground |
The area that the Patrol inspects with to ensure its safety.
Four soldiers with submachine guns patrolled the room|gro, and an officer made his rounds at frequent intervals. |
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| Patrol |
The person (or group) who inspects the Ground to see that it is safe.
Detective Jones|pat patrolled the northern half of the building. |
category
sentient
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| Purpose |
The desired outcome of the patrolling. Normally this constituent is a PP Complement headed by for, or a to-marked VP Complement.
Patrol all unlit areas to ensure no one is hiding there|pur. |
category
state_of_affairs
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| Unwanted_entity |
An entity whose presence would impair the desirability or safety of the Ground.
Security guards patrolled for intruders|unw while the game was in progress. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Desired_state_of_affairs
Purpose
Unwanted_entity
Peripheral Frame Elements (9)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This FE identifies the extent to which the Patrol examines the Ground.
This section is thoroughly|deg policed by the correctional officers every morning and evening. |
category
degree
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| Duration |
The length of time of the patrol.
We've been patrolling for hours|dur and haven't even seen anyone. |
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| Instrument |
An entity used by the Patrol to scrutinize the Ground.
Scouts patrolled the beaches with binoculars|inst, looking for aircraft. |
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| Manner |
This FE identifies the Manner in which the Patrol inspects the Ground.
My officers have been bravely|man patrolling that estate, on behalf of the community which we serve, and will continue to do so. |
category
manner
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| Means |
This FE is used for the Means by which the Patrol examines the Ground.
Policing your neighborhood by walking your block and asking about new or unusual things|mea can significantly improve your and your neighbors' safety. |
category
state_of_affairs
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| Members |
An indication of the members of the patrol.
We patrolled the area with thirty soldiers|mem. Our|mem patrol was ambushed just outside the village. |
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| Possessor |
The Possessor is the organization (usually a nation or group of nations) that orchestrates the patrol.
The bombmaker was found by a NATO|pos patrol. |
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| Time |
>The Time when the Patrol examines the Ground.
Officerspoliced the parade grounds during the Memorial day events.|tim . |
category
time
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| Vehicle |
The Patrol may move around in a Vehicle.
We typically patrolled this area in heavily armored cars|veh. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
The circumstances under which the Patrol examines the Ground.
Under pressure to find something|cir, the team patrolled the site for signs of illicit activity. |
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| Co-participant |
The Co-participant patrols along with the Patrol.
US troops patrolled the area with Iraqi soldiers. |
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| Descriptor |
A description of one of the participants in the patrolling event.
They patrolled the parade grounds, unaware of the lurking danger|des. An American|des patrol encounted resistance in the area. |
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| Location_of_protagonist |
This FE is the position of the Patrol during the act of perception. Typically, it is expressed in a from-PP.
We'll have to patrol the roof from a distance, avoiding the snipers' notice. |
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| Particular_iteration |
Expressions marked with this extra-thematic FE modify a non-iterative use of the target, and indicate that it is conceived as embedded within an iterated series of similar events or states.
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (4)
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