nounmasculine/femininepl: detectives
detetive
1. A person, typically a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and solve mysteries
The detective examined the crime scene carefully.
O detetive examinou a cena do crime cuidadosamente.
2. A person employed or engaged to investigate matters privately
She hired a private detective to find her missing brother.
Ela contratou um detetive particular para encontrar seu irmão desaparecido.
3. Adjective use: related to or involving the investigation of crimes
detective work
trabalho de investigação
NYC Slang
gumshoe, shamus, private dick
Related Idioms & Phrases
play detective - agir como detetive, investigar por conta própria
detective work - trabalho de investigação minuciosa
armchair detective - detetive de poltrona (pessoa que especula sobre crimes)
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