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Police
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(plural) an organization that catches thieves, killers, etc. and makes sure everyone follows rules
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(plural) a group of people whose job is to catch thieves, killers, etc. and make sure everyone follows rules
Example
The police apprehended the thief and recovered the stolen items.
She thanked the police for their quick response in handling the emergency situation.
They admire the police for their commitment to maintaining law and order.
They rely on the police to investigate crimes and bring criminals to justice.
She felt safer knowing that the police were patrolling the neighborhood.
to police
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to oversee and enforce laws, regulations, or safety measures in a specific area, typically carried out by law enforcement or responsible authorities
Example
She called the police to report a noise disturbance in her neighborhood.
I called the police hotline to report a suspicious activity.
He learned about the different departments within the police organization.
We have confidence in the police's ability to investigate and solve crimes.
We followed the instructions given by the police during an emergency evacuation drill.
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