make a reconnaissance
Frequency: 5.80.5 per million words
To go on a short trip to get information about a place.
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Examples (10)
- Spotter planes made a preliminary aerial reconnaissance of the island.
- The unit made a quick reconnaissance of the area before moving in.
- We decided to make a reconnaissance of the mountain path before the hike.
- The general ordered his team to make a thorough reconnaissance of enemy positions.
- They made a brief reconnaissance to scout for a suitable campsite.
- Drones were used to make a high-altitude reconnaissance of the border.
- The explorers made a secret reconnaissance into the forbidden valley.
- Before the robbery, the thieves made a careful reconnaissance of the bank's security.
- The submarine made a stealthy reconnaissance of the enemy harbor.
- It is essential to make an initial reconnaissance before launching the operation.