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police

UK
/pəˈliːs/
US
/pəˈlis/

Translations

policenoun
police
pl
The police arrived at the scene quickly.
Полиция быстро прибыла на место происшествия.
The police officer gave me a ticket for speeding.
Полицейский выписал мне штраф за превышение скорости.
Synonyms
constabulary
gendarmerie
lawmen
peace officers
police force
authorities
law enforcement
policeverb
policed
Past Simple
policed
Past Participle
policing
Gerund
UK
/pəˈliːs/
US
/pəˈlis/
The organization was established to police the industry.
Организация была создана, чтобы контролировать отрасль.
The officers police the neighborhood every night.
Офицеры патрулируют район каждую ночь.
Additional translations
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Synonyms
inspect
patrol
monitor
supervise
enforce
policeadjective
UK
/pəˈliːs/
US
/pəˈlis/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or characteristic of the police.
Synonyms
law-enforcement
policing
police-related
constabulary
police-run
police-controlled
police-sponsored

Definitions

policenoun
The civil force of a state, responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing laws.
The police arrived at the scene of the accident within minutes.
A group of officers in a particular area or department.
The local police are investigating the robbery.
policeverb
To control, regulate, or keep in order by means of law enforcement or authority.
The organization was tasked to police the event to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
To supervise or monitor the activities or behavior of a group or area.
Volunteers were needed to police the park and ensure that visitors followed the rules.
policeadjective
Relating to or used by the police.
He was taken to a police station for questioning.
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