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   Po·lice of·fi·cer

   /pəˈlis ˈɔfəsər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a policeman or policewoman.

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2. www.khanacademy.org › college-careers-more › careerWhat does a police officer do? (article) | Khan Academy

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   Learn about the different roles that exist for police officers and their daily responsibilities. Police officers are tasked with maintaining order and keeping their communities safe. In tv and in movies, that usually involves chasing down the bad guys or busting a crime ring.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › police-officerPOLICE OFFICER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POLICE OFFICER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of police officer in English. police officer. noun [ C ] uk / pəˈliːs ˌɒf.ɪ.sə r/ us / pəˈliːs ˌɑː.fɪ.sɚ / Add to word list. A2. a male or female member of the police force. Compare. policeman. policewoman. See also. officer. Examples. She's a police officer.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › police-officerPOLICE OFFICER definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   us / pəˈliːs ˌɑː.fɪ.sɚ / uk / pəˈliːs ˌɒf.ɪ.sə r/ Add to word list. A2. a male or female member of the police force. Compare. policeman. policewoman. See also. officer. Examples. She's a police officer. I was stopped by a police officer. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Examples from literature.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › police officerPolice officer - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A police officer is a person whose job involves enforcing the law. On a given day, a police officer might issue a ticket to a speeding driver, respond to a noise complaint about a barking dog, or direct traffic during a parade. Police officers are members of a police force, tasked with upholding laws, investigating crimes, and arresting ...

6. www.britannica.com › topic › policePolice | Definition, History, Organizations, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Police, body of officers representing the civil authority of government. Police typically are responsible for maintaining public order and safety, enforcing the law, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities. Police are often also entrusted with various licensing and regulatory activities.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › police officerPOLICE OFFICER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Police officer definition: any policeman or policewoman; patrolman or patrolwoman.. See examples of POLICE OFFICER used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › police-officerpolice officer definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of police officer – Learner’s Dictionary. police officer. noun [ C ] uk us. A2. someone who is a member of the police. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.