reconnoiter

Thân thiện

The scout reconnoiters the forest path ahead.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To make a preliminary inspection or survey of an area, especially for military purposes, to gather information.
   • To explore or examine an area in order to gain information, often about an enemy's position, strength, or the terrain.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • The general sent a small team to reconnoiter the valley before moving the main army.
  • We need to reconnoiter the building to find the best entry point.
  • The scouts reconnoitered the forest path for any signs of danger.

Advanced Usage

• "to reconnoiter a position": To carefully examine a specific location, typically to assess its suitability or defensibility.
  • The captain ordered the lieutenant to reconnoiter the hilltop position.
• Used in contexts beyond the military, such as in planning an event or a route.
  • Before the hike, they reconnoitered the trail to check for any obstacles.

Variants and Related Words

• Reconnoitre (verb): The British English spelling of "reconnoiter".
• Reconnaissance (noun): The act of reconnoitering; the information so obtained.
  • The pilot flew a reconnaissance mission over the coast.

Synonyms

• Scout: To observe or explore an area to obtain information.
• Survey: To examine and record the features of an area.
• Explore: To travel through an unfamiliar area to learn about it.

Related Phrases

• "to reconnoiter the ground": To inspect the terrain.
  • It is essential to reconnoiter the ground before setting up camp.
• "to reconnoiter ahead": To explore the area in front of a main group.
  • Our guide went to reconnoiter ahead while we rested.

Học thuật

Verb

1. explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

Từ đồng nghĩa

• scout
• reconnoitre