Street Talk 3 - Lesson 14

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Street Talk 3
to book [verb]

to record an arrest, offense, or charge in official police records

Ex: They will book the individual once the evidence is verified .
cop [noun]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

Ex: She admired her father , who had served as a cop for over twenty years .
to cover [verb]

to direct a firearm toward a target, typically a person

Ex: The soldiers covered the enemy soldiers with their rifles .
to cuff [verb]

to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control

Ex: The detective chose to cuff the suspect before transporting them to the courthouse .

to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise

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to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

Ex: The outgoing president handed over the responsibilities to his successor .

to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence

Ex: The masked robbers held up the jewelry store , causing panic among the customers .
shut up [interjection]

used to tell someone to stop talking or to be quiet

Ex: Shut up , will you ?