police

• Существительное, обозначающее организованный орган гражданских служащих, ответственных за поддержание общественного порядка, соблюдение законов, а также предотвращение и расследование преступлений.

A noun referring to an organized body of civil officers responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and preventing and investigating crimes.

uncountable

1. Law enforcement organizationA1formal

   An official organization whose job is to maintain public order, prevent and solve crimes, and enforce laws.

   Полиция

   • The police arrived at the scene within minutes.
   • She called the police after hearing a strange noise.
   • The police are investigating the robbery.

   Synonymsconstabularyforcelaw enforcementpolice departmentpolice force

2. Members of the forceA1formal

   The people who work for this organization, typically officers.

   Полицейские

   • Two police officers were patrolling the neighborhood.
   • The police have issued a warning about the scam.
   • He thanked the police for their quick response.

   Synonymsconstabularylaw enforcementpolice force

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по контролю, регулированию или поддержанию порядка в каком-либо месте или ситуации, часто с использованием властных полномочий.

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling, regulating, or maintaining order in a place or situation, often with authority.

1. Maintain orderB2formal

   To control or regulate an area or activity, typically by enforcing laws or rules.

   Контролировать порядок

   • The security team polices the building entrance.
   • The agency polices the use of copyrighted material online.
   • Local authorities police the streets to ensure safety.

   Synonymscontrolenforceguardmonitoroverseepatrolregulate

2. Monitor or superviseB2formal

   To watch over or supervise a situation to ensure compliance with rules.

   Контролировать

   • The committee polices the ethical conduct of its members.
   • The government polices the financial markets to prevent fraud.
   • They hired a team to police the event for safety violations.

   Synonymscontrolenforceguardmonitoroverseepatrolregulatesupervise