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How to pronounce police
Say it like this: /pəˈliːs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does police mean?
nounA constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate crime.
“Call the police!”
A department of local (usually municipal) government responsible for general law enforcement.
A branch of the Home Office responsible for general law enforcement within a specific territory.
verbTo enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
“Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.”
To clean up an area.
“ELIAS: Police up your extra ammo and frags, don't leave nothing for the dinks.”
To enforce norms or standards upon.
“to police a person's identity”
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