Meaning of on the beat | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Of a police officer: patrolling his or her assigned area; on duty.
2. Synonym of on the game (“working as a prostitute”).
   euphemistic, slang
3. In the correct rhythm or tempo

Equivalents

Examples

“bobby on the beat⟳”

“From midsize departments like⟳ the one in Indianapolis to big-city forces like⟳ New York City's, from top commanders to officers on the beat⟳, police officers nationwide were unprepared to calm the summer's unrest, and their approaches consistently did the opposite.”

“Well if she did blend in, she easily looked like⟳ the oldest prostitute on the beat⟳.”

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