Pronunciation

/pəˈlɪsmən/

Definitions

• Noun: A member of a police force, typically one who patrols an area to maintain law and order. Oxford
• Verb: To act as a policeman or policewoman, enforcing laws and maintaining public safety. Cambridge

Phrases

• “On duty as a policeman” refers to being actively engaged in law enforcement work.
• “A traffic policeman” is a specialist responsible for traffic control.
• “Off-duty policeman” indicates a police officer not currently in uniform or performing official duties.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The policeman saw a suspicious person lurking around the corner.”
• Verb: “The retired policeman now volunteers at a local community center.”
• Phrasal Verb: “He quickly called for backup when he realized he was dealing with a dangerous situation.”

Synonyms

• Policewoman
• Law enforcement officer
• Cop
• Officer
• Constable
• Patrolman
• Sheriff (in some regions)

Antonyms

• Criminal
• Suspect
• Offender
• Lawbreaker

Notes

• The term “policeman” is primarily used in British English, while “police officer” is more common in American English.