1. past tense of police; monitored, controlled, or enforced rules in an area or activity
2. past tense of police; cleaned up or maintained order in a place
Usage: military; informal

Examples

• The security guards policed the entrance to the building.
• Officers policed the protest to ensure it remained peaceful.
• The teacher policed the classroom during the exam.
• Volunteers policed the park after the festival ended.
• The soldiers policed the area for debris after training.
• Parents policed their children’s internet usage carefully.
• The referee policed the game strictly according to the rules.