police

verb [T]

/pəˈliːs/

Definition

› to control or guard a public event or area by using members of the police or a similar force: The march will be heavily policed by an anti-riot unit.The police generally › to control the way in which a possibly dangerous substance is dealt with or a dangerous activity is done: The use of these chemicals must be carefully policed.Controlling and being in charge

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