traffic officer
nounUK /ˈtræfɪk ˈɒfɪsə/
US /ˈtræfɪk ˈɔːfɪsər/
A traffic officer is a person who helps keep cars and people safe on the road.
The traffic officer raised her hand to stop the cars so the children could cross.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A police officer who patrols roads and enforces traffic laws.
A traffic officer pulled over the speeding truck.
3. A person who directs vehicles at a busy intersection or event.
A traffic officer waved us through the crowded parking lot.
4. A warden who checks that cars are parked legally.
The traffic officer gave him a ticket for parking on the sidewalk.