cop

[kɒp]

cop Definition

• 1. a police officer
• 2. to catch or arrest someone

Using cop: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cop chased the thief down the street.

• Example

  I got pulled over by a cop for speeding.

• Example

  He decided to become a cop after watching his father work as a police officer.

• Example

  The cops are investigating the robbery.

cop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cop

• policeman
• policewoman
• constable
• police officer
• law enforcement officer

Phrases with cop

• beat cop

  a police officer who patrols a specific area on foot

  Example

  The beat cop walked around the neighborhood, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity.

• cop a plea

  to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence

  Example

  He decided to cop a plea rather than risk going to trial and getting a longer sentence.

• cop shop

  a police station

  Example

  He went to the cop shop to report the theft of his car.

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Summary: cop in Brief

The term 'cop' [kɒp] refers to a police officer or the act of catching or arresting someone. It is often used in phrases like 'beat cop,' referring to a police officer who patrols a specific area on foot, and 'cop a plea,' meaning to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence.