police
gb/pəlˈis/ us/pəlˈis/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 400
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
1
Organization enforcing laws
The group of people whose job is to stop crime and keep people safe.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the police [verb]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes say 'a police' to mean one officer. The correct term is 'a police officer'. 'Police' is usually plural or uncountable.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
law enforcement (More formal and broader, can include agencies beyond the police.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
criminals (Opposite role in relation to law and order.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
call the police
|police officer
|police station
|police report
|police investigation
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law
|government
|public safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The police are here.
- I see the police in the street.
- The police help people.
- We talk to the police about the problem.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
action
2
Control or oversee for order
To watch and control an area or activity to keep it safe and orderly.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to police [an area/activity]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'police' as a verb with 'patrol' — 'police' can also mean enforcing rules, not just moving around an area.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
patrol (Focuses on moving around an area to watch it, often used for physical presence.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
neglect (To fail to watch or manage an area or activity.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
police the streets
|police the border
|police online content
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law
|security
|management
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Security guards police the building during events.
- The border is heavily policed to prevent illegal crossings.
- Teachers police the hallways between classes.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Guards police the park.
- They police the stadium on game days.
- Police the roads during the parade.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
police
IPA
GB/pəlˈis/
US/pəlˈis/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
po - lice (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lice)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: police
- Plural: police
Verb
- Base: police
- 3rd Person Singular: polices
- Present Participle: policing
- Past: policed
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
polices
verb
policing
verb
policed
verb
Related words
policeman
noun A1
policewoman
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unpoliced
adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்
police brutality
1/pəlˈis bɹutˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
Excessive force by police
When police officers use too much force against people.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.