police (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /pəˈliːs/
Definition
The official group of people whose job is to keep order and to catch and punish criminals.
Examples
The police arrived quickly after the alarm sounded.
She reported the theft to the police.
The police officer directed traffic around the accident.
How to Use police
- police officer (collocation)
- A person who works for the police. — "The police officer asked for my ID."
- police car (collocation)
- A vehicle used by the police. — "The police car had its lights on."
- call the police (collocation)
- To contact the police for help. — "She had to call the police about the noise."
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