cop

UK
/kɒp/
US
/kɑp/

Translations

copnoun
cops
pl
UK
/kɒp/
US
/kɑp/
The cop directed traffic at the busy intersection.
Полицейский регулировал движение на оживлённом перекрёстке.
Additional translations
ментразг.
копразг., заимств.
початоктекст.
copverb
copped
Past Simple
copped
Past Participle
copping
Gerund
UK
/kɒp/
US
/kɑp/
The police managed to cop the thief before he escaped.
Полиции удалось схватить вора, прежде чем он сбежал.
стащитьразг.
He managed to cop a few items from the store without getting caught.
Ему удалось стащить несколько вещей из магазина, не попавшись.
She copped a great deal on her new car.
Она отхватила новую машину по очень выгодной цене.
признатьсяв сочетании cop to
He finally copped to breaking the window.
Он наконец признался, что разбил окно.
Additional translations
схлопотатьразг.; о ударе, наказании или критике
copadjective
UK
/kɒp/
US
/kɑp/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to police (e.g., "cop car").
полицейскийатрибутивно
The suspect was taken away in a cop car.
Подозреваемого увезли в полицейской машине.

Definitions

copnoun
A police officer.
The cop directed traffic at the busy intersection.
A cylindrical or conical mass of yarn or thread wound on a spindle for weaving or sewing.
The spinner replaced each empty spindle with a fresh cop of cotton.
copverb
To steal or take something.
He managed to cop a few items from the store without getting caught.
To catch or capture someone, especially in the context of law enforcement.
The police were able to cop the suspect after a long chase.
To receive or obtain something, often used informally.
She copped a great deal on her new car.
To admit or confess to something, often used in the phrase 'cop to'.
He finally copped to breaking the window.
To receive or suffer (a blow, punishment, criticism, etc.), especially in informal Australian or British usage.
He copped a nasty punch during the match.
copadjective
Relating to or used by police or police officers.
The suspect was taken away in a cop car.