prosecute; investigate and control
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to prosecute; to report and accuse; to lodge a complaint
formalPrimarily used in legal and law enforcement contexts for reporting illegal activities or prosecuting offenders.
Citizens have the right to report traffic violations.
The environmental protection department prosecuted the factory for illegal emissions.
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Based on the leads, the police are preparing to prosecute this smuggler.
verb
to investigate and control; to monitor and regulate
formalUsed for monitoring, regulating, and controlling activities, especially in security or administrative contexts.
The public security bureau is deploying investigation and control efforts for the fugitive criminal suspect.
Customs has strengthened the monitoring and control of smuggling activities.
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During the pandemic, the government implemented strict monitoring and control of population movement.