policed

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Verb police has 1 sense

patrol, police - maintain the security of by carrying out a control
--₁ is one way to guard

Derived form: noun police₁
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

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Policed

Description:

Policed is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "police." It refers to the act of maintaining law and order, enforcing regulations, or supervising an area to ensure safety and compliance with the established rules.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Transitive Verb) To enforce laws and regulations

Example: The dedicated officers policed the streets to ensure the safety of the community.

Sense 2:

(Transitive Verb) To supervise or control a specific area or event

Example: The security team effectively policed the concert, preventing any disruptive behavior.

Sense 3:

(Intransitive Verb) To act as a law enforcement officer

Example: After retiring from the police force, John continued to police part-time as a private investigator.