Police | Mean of police in English Dictionary

/pəˈliːs/

• Noun
• the people or the department of people who enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests
1. (The) Police blocked the street to clear a path for the parade.
2. Police arrested a man whom they identified as the murderer.
3. In case of emergency, call the police. [=(US) the police department]
4. I was pulled over by the state police [=by state police officers] for speeding.
5. the chief of police [=the chief of the police department]
6. He applied for a job with the New York Police Department.
7. They were arrested for interfering with a police investigation.
8. According to the police report the thieves broke in around midnight.
9. The mayor attempted to cover up what was a clear case of police brutality. [=physical abuse by police officers]
10. the police academy/chief
11. He is in police custody. [=he is being held by the police]
• Verb
• to control and keep order in (an area) by the use of police or military forces
1. The officers police the streets for reckless drivers.
2. The coast is policed by the military.
• to control (something) by making sure that rules and regulations are being followed
1. The international agency polices the development of atomic energy facilities.