1. noun /pəˈliːs/
a) An organisation granted the legal authority to enforce the law. See usage note.
b) Members of the police force.
Syn: cobblers, fuzz, pigs, 5-0, popo, heat, filth, cops/coppers, bobbies, peelers, woodentops, 6-up, law
2. verb /pəˈliːs/
a) To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.
b) To patrol an area.
"Fire off several rounds in a residential building and stop to police the brass?"
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