police
gb/pəlˈis/ us/pəlˈis/
A2
Angielski
~ 400
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
1
Organization enforcing laws
The group of people whose job is to stop crime and keep people safe.
Schemat użycia:
the police [verb]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes say 'a police' to mean one officer. The correct term is 'a police officer'. 'Police' is usually plural or uncountable.
Synonimy
law enforcement (More formal and broader, can include agencies beyond the police.)
Antonimy
criminals (Opposite role in relation to law and order.)
Kolokacje
call the police
|police officer
|police station
|police report
|police investigation
Tematy
law
|government
|public safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The police arrested the suspect early this morning.
- You should call the police if you see anything suspicious.
- Local police are investigating the burglary.
- The police arrived within minutes after the alarm went off.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The police are here.
- I see the police in the street.
- The police help people.
- We talk to the police about the problem.
Czasownik
B2
action
2
Control or oversee for order
To watch and control an area or activity to keep it safe and orderly.
Schemat użycia:
to police [an area/activity]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'police' as a verb with 'patrol' — 'police' can also mean enforcing rules, not just moving around an area.
Synonimy
patrol (Focuses on moving around an area to watch it, often used for physical presence.)
Antonimy
neglect (To fail to watch or manage an area or activity.)
Kolokacje
police the streets
|police the border
|police online content
Tematy
law
|security
|management
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Security guards police the building during events.
- The border is heavily policed to prevent illegal crossings.
- Teachers police the hallways between classes.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Guards police the park.
- They police the stadium on game days.
- Police the roads during the parade.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
police
IPA
GB/pəlˈis/
US/pəlˈis/
Sylaby i akcent
po - lice (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lice)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: police
- Plural: police
Verb
- Base: police
- 3rd Person Singular: polices
- Present Participle: policing
- Past: policed
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
polices
verb
policing
verb
policed
verb
Related words
policeman
noun A1
policewoman
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unpoliced
adjective
Wyrażenia
police brutality
1/pəlˈis bɹutˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
Excessive force by police
When police officers use too much force against people.
Przykłady
- The protest was about ending police brutality.
- Reports of police brutality sparked public outrage.
police report
1/pəlˈis ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
Official record by police
An official paper that says what happened in a crime or accident.
Przykłady
- I had to file a police report after my wallet was stolen.
- The insurance company asked for a copy of the police report.
call the police
1/kˈɔl ðə pəlˈis/
fixed phrase
Contact law enforcement
To phone or contact the police for help.
Przykłady
- If you see a crime, call the police immediately.
- If you see anything suspicious, call the police immediately.
- She threatened to call the police when he refused to leave.
- They decided to call the police when they heard noises downstairs.
police officer
1/pəlˈis ˈɔfɪsɚ/
fixed phrase
Law enforcement worker
A person whose job is to stop crime and keep people safe.
Przykłady
- A police officer stopped me for speeding.
- The police officer directed traffic after the accident.
- The children waved at the police officer.
- A police officer visited our school to talk about safety.
police station
1/pəlˈis stˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Building for police work
A building where police officers work.
Przykłady
- He went to the police station to file a report.
- We went to the police station to report the theft.
- The suspect is being held at the police station.
- The police station is just around the corner.