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UK//aɪ wɛnt tə ðə pəˈliːs//US//aɪ wɛnt tə ðə pəˈlis//

Meaning of I went to the police

I visited or contacted the police for assistance or to report a crime.

In simple words: I visited the police station or talked to police officers.

I went to the police in a sentence

  • I went to the police after witnessing the accident.
  • Feeling threatened, I went to the police for help.
  • After losing my wallet, I went to the police to file a report.
  • The suspect fled, but I went to the police immediately.
  • She went to the police to discuss a suspicious person in her neighborhood.

How to use I went to the police

Used in everyday conversation. It's informal but appropriate in any context involving police interaction.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Imagine going to a police station to report something important.

Related words

Collocations with I went to the police

  • go to the police
  • report to the police
  • consult the police

Synonyms for I went to the police

  • I approached the police
  • I contacted the police
  • I reported to the police

Common mistakes with I went to the police

  • Confused with 'I went by the police' which means passing near them.
  • Using 'I had gone to the police' incorrectly when describing a recent event.

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Frequently asked questions about I went to the police

What does I went to the police mean?

I visited the police station or talked to police officers.

What is the definition of I went to the police?

I visited or contacted the police for assistance or to report a crime.

How do you use I went to the police in a sentence?

I went to the police after witnessing the accident.

Can you give another example of I went to the police?

Feeling threatened, I went to the police for help.

What are synonyms for I went to the police?

Common alternatives include I approached the police, I contacted the police, I reported to the police.

What words go with I went to the police?

It commonly pairs with go to the police, report to the police, consult the police.

What are common mistakes when using I went to the police?

Confused with 'I went by the police' which means passing near them. Using 'I had gone to the police' incorrectly when describing a recent event.

How do you pronounce I went to the police?

US: //aɪ wɛnt tə ðə pəˈlis//, UK: //aɪ wɛnt tə ðə pəˈliːs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I went to the police?

Used in everyday conversation. It's informal but appropriate in any context involving police interaction.