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
What's the difference between police / cops / law enforcement / police force / police department / police officer
The general, official term for the law-enforcement force.
Police arrived quickly at the scene.
Полиция быстро прибыла на место.
Informal, conversational word for police officers or the police in general.
The cops came after the alarm was set off.
Копы приехали после срабатывания сигнализации.
A broader, more formal term for agencies that enforce the law, not just the police.
Law enforcement is investigating the case.
Правоохранительные органы расследуют это дело.
A formal term for the police organization in a country or area.
The local police force has new officers.
В местной полиции появились новые сотрудники.
Usually an American term for the police organization in a city or town.
The police department issued a statement.
Полицейское управление сделало заявление.
A police officer helped the lost child.
Полицейский помог потерявшемуся ребёнку.
A formal or old-fashioned word for the police, used in some contexts.
The local constabulary opened an investigation.
Местная полиция начала расследование.
An American law-enforcement office led by a sheriff, usually in a county.
The sheriff's office responded to the call.
Офис шерифа отреагировал на вызов.
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How to pronounce police and what this word means
police translation: полиция. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce police
/pəˈliːs/
police translation
полиция
police examples
The police closed the road after the accident.
police transcription
/pəˈliːs/, /pəˈlis/
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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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