die Standstreife
Translation
stationary patrol, static patrol, fixed post
Examples
Die Polizei richtete eine Standstreife ein.
The police set up a stationary patrol.
Die Standstreife überwacht den Eingangsbereich.
The static patrol is monitoring the entrance area.
Grammar Patterns
to set up a stationary patrol ((eine Standstreife einrichten)) Die Polizei hat eine Standstreife eingerichtet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Wache (guard), der Posten (post, station)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stand' (standing) and 'Streife' (patrol). It literally means a 'standing patrol'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a police officer who is not moving but is standing guard at a specific point. That's a 'Standstreife'.