Collocation
police station
A building where police officers work, and where people can report crimes or seek assistance from the police.
Definition
'police station' is a common English collocation. A building where police officers work, and where people can report crimes or seek assistance from the police.
go to + the + police station
“After the incident, she had to go to the police station to make a statement.”
Examples
- He had to go to the police station to report the stolen bicycle.
- If you find a lost wallet, you should go to the police station immediately.
- She went to the police station after finding a suspicious package.
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- They are going to the police station later this afternoon to collect a form.
- Have you ever had to go to the police station for any reason?
- The witness reluctantly went to the police station to give his statement.
- We must go to the police station to renew our permits before the deadline.
- After the minor accident, everyone involved had to go to the police station.
- Could you please go to the police station and ask about my lost documents?
- She dislikes going to the police station, even for minor issues.
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