Definitions

1. noun

the people responsible for maintaining law and order in a particular area, especially a city or town, or a person who is a member of this group.

“The police were called to the scene of the accident.”

2. verb

to control or direct the activities of a police force, or to supervise or manage something in a similar way.

“The new chief of police aims to improve community relations.”

3. noun

a device or system for controlling or regulating something.

“The traffic police system helps to manage congestion in the city.”

4. noun

a person who polices something, such as a boundary or a limit.

“The border police monitor the movement of people across the border.”