Definition & Meaning of "cop"in English

Cop

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

Slang

Examples

The cop patrolled the neighborhood to ensure the safety of residents.

to cop

to arrest someone

Examples

The police managed to cop the suspect after a brief chase.

to steal or unlawfully take something

Examples

He tried to cop a few bills from the register.

to buy or obtain something, often clothing or merchandise

Slang

Examples

I 'm going to cop that jacket I saw online.

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