Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apb
noun
ˈeɪˌpiːˈbiː
Definition
An all-points bulletin, often used in law enforcement contexts to request assistance in locating a person or vehicle.
Examples
- The police issued an APB for the suspect after the robbery.
- After the car theft, an APB was sent out to all nearby patrol units.
- The detective said that an APB would help increase the chances of finding the missing person.
Meaning
An urgent broadcast sent to law enforcement agencies to inform them about a suspect or a dangerous situation.
Synonyms
- broadcast
- alert
- notification
- call for assistance
