Beat
Beat noun - A regular route for a sentry, police officer, or reporter.
Usage example: in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name
Route is a synonym for beat in territory topic. In some cases you can use "Route" instead the word "Beat" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like circuit, area of responsibility.
How words are described
| old | old beat | old route |
| good | good beat | good route |
| best | best beat | best route |
| long | long beat | long route |
| Other adjectives: similar, normal, original, single, obvious, actual, violent, bad, quick, main, major, extra, next, last, different. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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So they went the "Stone Cold" Steve Austin route instead and had him snap and beat the utter crap out of Triple H.
Source: Wrestling / Roman Reigns - Fate route: At the start of the route Archer is surprised and grievously wounded by Saber, who he was unwilling to fight, before getting thrown against Berserker, who he legitimately couldn't beat.
Source: Worf Had the Flu -
In Nanashi's route, if you beat the four members of Ruin at once instead of losing, you're treated to a scene where they're revived from the border of death, since killing them would solve the plot.
Source: Video Game / Duel Savior Destiny
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