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cops

[kɒps]

cops Definition

police officers, especially those in patrol cars who are assigned to a specific area.

Using cops: Examples

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

  • Example

    The cops arrived at the scene of the crime.

  • Example

    The cops chased the suspect through the streets.

  • Example

    The cops are investigating the robbery that occurred last night.

cops Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cops

Phrases with cops

  • a police officer who patrols a specific geographic area on foot

    Example

    The beat cop was able to catch the thief red-handed.

  • a police station or headquarters

    Example

    The victim went to the cop shop to report the crime.

  • to avoid taking responsibility or making a decision

    Example

    He tried to cop out of his mistake by blaming someone else.

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Summary: cops in Brief

'Cops' [kɒps] refers to police officers, particularly those who patrol a specific area. It is often used informally and can be synonymous with 'police' or 'law enforcement.' Phrases like 'beat cop' and 'cop shop' are common, as well as the idiom 'cop out,' meaning to avoid responsibility.