Cops

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːp/

Cops (noun)

  1. A person whose job is to enforce laws and keep public order.
  2. To catch or arrest someone, usually by the police.

Examples

  • The cop directed traffic during the parade.
  • A cop helped the lost child find his parents.

Common collocations: undercover cop, traffic cop, beat cop, cop a suspect, cop a criminal

Cops (verb)

  1. To catch or arrest someone, often used by police.
  2. To receive or get something, often unexpectedly.

Examples

  • They managed to cop the runaway dog.
  • He tried to cop the escaping cat.

Synonyms of Cops

Neutral

Informal