policed
pəˈlist
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Definition of policed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
securitymonitored or supervised for compliance
  • The policed area had strict rules and constant surveillance.
controlled supervised
2.
controlcontrolled or regulated by authorities
  • The policed zone required permits for entry and exit.
controlled regulated
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Origin of policed

Greek, polis (city) + -ed (past participle)

Examples of policed in a sentence

  • A policed event ensures everyone's safety.
  • The policed area was off-limits to unauthorized personnel.
  • The policed border was heavily guarded.

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  1. French:surveillé, réglementé, ...
  2. German:überwacht, ...
  3. Italian:sorvegliato, controllato, ...
  4. Spanish:vigilado, regulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:vigiada, regulada, ...
  6. Chinese:被监控, 被管理, ...
  7. Japanese:監視された, 規制された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَاقَب, مُنَظَّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוּקָח, ...
  10. Russian:контролируемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:контрольований, ...
  12. Hindi:निगरानी में, विनियमित, ...
police
pəˈliːs

Definition of police - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
guardUKindividual law enforcement officerUK
  • A police stopped me for speeding.
constable officer
2.
law enforcementorganized body enforcing laws and maintaining order
  • The police arrived quickly at the scene.
constabulary force

Verb

tr.
1.
law enforcementenforce the law and keep order among a group
  • The officers police the neighborhood to ensure safety.
monitor patrol supervise
2.
securitymaintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
  • Guards police the perimeter of the facility.
guard patrol secure
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Expressions with police

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people who stop others from having fun
Don't be the fun police at the party.
imaginary group enforcing fashion standards humorously
The fashion police would arrest you for those socks.
people who criticize others' fashion choices
The style police were out in force at the gala.
group enforcing strict control over people's ideas and beliefs
The thought police punished anyone with independent ideas.
police entered a place suddenly to catch illegal activity
The police busted the place last night during the party.
contact police for assistance or intervention
The neighbors decided to call the police about the noise.

Origin of police

Greek, polis (city)

Examples of police in a sentence

  • A police helped the lost child find her parents.
  • The police conducted a thorough investigation.
  • Citizens rely on the police for safety.
  • They police the event to prevent chaos.
  • Volunteers police the park during festivals.
  • Officers police the streets to ensure safety.

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  1. French:policier, policer, ...
  2. German:Polizist, polizieren, ...
  3. Italian:poliziotto, sorvegliare, ...
  4. Spanish:policía, vigilar, ...
  5. Portuguese:polícia, patrulhar, ...
  6. Chinese:警察, 维持, ...
  7. Japanese:警官, 巡回する, ...
  8. Arabic:شُرْطِي, رَاقَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוֹטֵר, לְשַׁטֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:полицейский, патрулировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поліцейський, патрулювати, ...
  12. Hindi:पुलिस अधिकारी, निगरानी करना, ...

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