police
police
the official force that keeps law and order
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police with Russian translation
police usage examples
Полиция перекрыла дорогу после аварии.
The police closed the road after the accident.
Она поговорила с полицией о краденом велосипеде.
She spoke to the police about the stolen bike.
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police synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Informal, conversational word for police officers or the police in general.
The cops came after the alarm was set off.
A broader, more formal term for agencies that enforce the law, not just the police.
Law enforcement is investigating the case.
A formal term for the police organization in a country or area.
The local police force has new officers.
Usually an American term for the police organization in a city or town.
The police department issued a statement.
A police officer helped the lost child.
A formal or old-fashioned word for the police, used in some contexts.
The local constabulary opened an investigation.
An American law-enforcement office led by a sheriff, usually in a county.
The sheriff's office responded to the call.
What's the difference
How is police different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce police and what this word means
police means police. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce police
/pəˈliːs/
police translation
police
police examples
The police closed the road after the accident.
police transcription
/pəˈliːs/, /pəˈlis/
Questions about this word
police meaning: what does it mean?
the official force that keeps law and order
police pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
police is pronounced as /pəˈliːs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
police definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The police closed the road after the accident. Translation: Полиция перекрыла дорогу после аварии.
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