Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breathalyze
verb
ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪz

Definition
To test a person’s blood alcohol content through a breath test, using a device called a breathalyzer.

Examples
- The police officer decided to breathalyze the driver after noticing erratic behavior.
- Many states require breathalyzing at roadside checkpoints during drunk driving prevention campaigns.
- He refused to breathalyze after being pulled over, which can lead to penalties.

Meaning
Breathalyzing is commonly used by law enforcement to determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol by measuring the amount of alcohol in a person’s breath.

Synonyms
- test for alcohol
- administer a breath test
- evaluate sobriety