police sergeant

Thân thiện

A police sergeant directs traffic at a busy intersection.

Definition

Noun: A police officer holding the rank of sergeant, which is a supervisory position above a regular officer and typically below a lieutenant. A police sergeant is responsible for overseeing a team of officers, coordinating patrols, and ensuring that procedures are followed.

Usage

The term "police sergeant" specifically refers to the rank and role within a police department. It is used as a title or to describe the person's position. - Officer Davis was promoted to the rank of police sergeant. - The police sergeant briefed the team before their shift.

Advanced Usage

• "to make police sergeant": To achieve the rank of sergeant through promotion.
  • After ten years on the force, she finally made police sergeant.

Variants and Related Words

• Sergeant (Sgt.): The abbreviated title often used without "police" when the context is clear.
  • Sgt. Miller will be taking over the precinct.
• Police officer: A general term for a member of a police force.
• Detective sergeant: A sergeant who works in investigative units.

Synonyms

• Sergeant
• Police supervisor
• Watch commander (in some contexts)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "The sergeant's stripes": A reference to the rank insignia, symbolizing the promotion to sergeant.
  • He worked hard to earn the sergeant's stripes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a lawman with the rank of sergeant

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sergeant