on the beat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

on the beat

Synonyms

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