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

• police
• patrolmen
• law enforcement
• officers

Phrases with cops

• beat cop

  a police officer who patrols a specific geographic area on foot

  Example

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

• cop shop

  a police station or headquarters

  Example

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

• cop out

  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.