on probation

1. Undergoing a temporary process or period during which a person's skill or suitability is tested or inspected. They gave me the job, but said I'll be on probation for two weeks to make sure that I can handle the pressure.

2. Serving a suspended criminal sentence on condition that one conforms to certain legal terms and conditions. My lawyer managed to get me out of any jail time, but I'll be on probation for the next year instead.

on probation

1. Lit. serving a period of probation, typically after conviction for a crime. While Anne was on probation, she reported to the police regularly. John was on probation for a year.

2. Fig. serving a trial period. All new members are on probation for a year. I was on probation in my job for a full year before it became permanent.

See also: on

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

on a trial
babysit with (someone or something)
pearly
scout out
babysit
babysit (someone or something)
conflict of interest
sit for (some)/(one's) exam
sit for an exam
permit out

References in periodicals archive

However, under Spanish law, he won't go to prison but serve the time on probation.

TRENDING TANKING

Joseph Griffin was convicted of a crime and placed on probation in the custody of the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services.

Knights, (36) the defendant was placed on probation for a drug offense.

Probationers, parolees, and the fourth amendment

Prior to developing the partnership, frustration often occurred in both departments because police officers repeatedly handled the same suspects, even though many were on probation or parole, while probation officers (or community supervision officers, the term used for probation officers in Texas) frequently lacked pertinent information about their clients' behavior on the street.

Forging a police-probation alliance

Between 1990 and 1995, 25 percent of the offenders responsible for 155 gun and knife homicides of individuals aged 21 and under were on probation at the time of the offense, Fourteen percent of the victims were on probation at the time of their deaths and at least 42 percent of the victims had been on probation at some time.(2) These findings contributed significantly to the development of the Boston strategy by clarifying information about victims and offenders and emphasizing the need for an approach that would focus resources on those individuals.

The program has had a great impact on probation compliance in Boston.

Boston's Operation Night Light: new roles, new rules

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释义	on probation on probation 1. Undergoing a temporary process or period during which a person's skill or suitability is tested or inspected. They gave me the job, but said I'll be on probation for two weeks to make sure that I can handle the pressure. 2. Serving a suspended criminal sentence on condition that one conforms to certain legal terms and conditions. My lawyer managed to get me out of any jail time, but I'll be on probation for the next year instead. See also: on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on probation 1. Lit. serving a period of probation, typically after conviction for a crime. While Anne was on probation, she reported to the police regularly. John was on probation for a year. 2. Fig. serving a trial period. All new members are on probation for a year. I was on probation in my job for a full year before it became permanent. See also: on McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: on a trial babysit with (someone or something) pearly scout out babysit babysit (someone or something) conflict of interest sit for (some)/(one's) exam sit for an exam permit out References in periodicals archive However, under Spanish law, he won't go to prison but serve the time on probation. TRENDING TANKING Joseph Griffin was convicted of a crime and placed on probation in the custody of the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services. Knights, (36) the defendant was placed on probation for a drug offense. Probationers, parolees, and the fourth amendment Prior to developing the partnership, frustration often occurred in both departments because police officers repeatedly handled the same suspects, even though many were on probation or parole, while probation officers (or community supervision officers, the term used for probation officers in Texas) frequently lacked pertinent information about their clients' behavior on the street. Forging a police-probation alliance Between 1990 and 1995, 25 percent of the offenders responsible for 155 gun and knife homicides of individuals aged 21 and under were on probation at the time of the offense, Fourteen percent of the victims were on probation at the time of their deaths and at least 42 percent of the victims had been on probation at some time.(2) These findings contributed significantly to the development of the Boston strategy by clarifying information about victims and offenders and emphasizing the need for an approach that would focus resources on those individuals. The program has had a great impact on probation compliance in Boston. Boston's Operation Night Light: new roles, new rules
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