Meaning of the word police in English

What does police mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

police

US /pəˈliːs/

UK /pəˈliːs/

the civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order

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The police arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.

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You should report the theft to the police.

to control or regulate (a place or activity) with a police force

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The area is heavily policed to prevent crime.

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It's difficult to police the internet effectively.

Synonym:

monitor regulate control supervise patrol

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