police-office

A police officer walks into the police-office to start his shift.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A building or station used as the headquarters for a local police force: "police-office" refers to the physical location where police officers work, report, and coordinate their activities, often synonymous with a police station or precinct.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He was taken to the police-office for questioning after the incident. (He was brought to the local police station for interrogation.)
  • The main police-office in the city is open twenty-four hours a day. (The central police headquarters operates around the clock.)

Advanced Usage

• "to report to the police-office": to go to the police station to give information or file a complaint.

  • Victims of the theft were asked to report to the nearest police-office. (They were instructed to visit the local police station to provide details.)

• "police-office record": an official document or log kept at a police station.

  • The arrest was noted in the police-office record for future reference. (The incident was documented in the station's official files.)

Variants and Related Words

• Police (n): the civil force responsible for maintaining public order and safety.

  • The police arrived quickly after the alarm was raised. (The law enforcement officers responded promptly.)

• Office (n): a room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for business or professional work.

  • Her office is on the third floor of the building. (Her workspace is located on that floor.)

• Police station (n): a synonym for "police-office" — the official building of a local police force.

  • The lost child was taken to the police station to find her parents. (The child was brought to the local police headquarters for assistance.)

Synonyms

• Police station: the official building where police officers work.
• Precinct: a district or division of a city served by a particular police office.
• Headquarters: the main administrative center for a police force.

Related Idioms

• To be in the police-office: to be at the police station, often for official purposes.

  • The suspect was in the police-office for several hours. (The suspect remained at the police station for an extended period.)

• To call the police-office: to contact the police station by phone.

  • If you see anything suspicious, call the police-office immediately. (Contact the local police station without delay.)