police

A2
Pronunciation
[pəˈliːs]
/ˈpliːs/
[pəˈliːs]
/ˈpoʊ.liːs/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.

Example Sentences
  • Call the police!
2 Definition

A police officer.

3 Definition

People who seek to enforce norms or standards.

Example Sentences
  • thought police
4 Definition

The duty of cleaning up.

5 Definition

Policy.

6 Definition

Communal living; civilization.

7 Definition

The regulation of a given community or society; administration, law and order etc.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).

Example Sentences
  • Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.
2 Definition

To clean up an area.

3 Definition

To enforce norms or standards upon.

Example Sentences
  • to police a person's identity