police
//pəˈliːs//
Noun
policePlural
1
The civil force of a government responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing laws.
The police are investigating the crime.
2
Members of a police force collectively.
The police are investigating the crime.
Synonym
Verb
1
To maintain order or control in an area by means of a police force or similar authority.
The officers police the streets at night to keep the area safe.
2
To monitor, regulate, or enforce rules or standards in a particular context.
Teachers police the use of mobile phones in the classroom.