Definition of «to call the cops»

The phrase "to call the cops" means to contact the police when there is a problem or a crime is taking place.

Engineers decided this system was a good idea after someone called the cops on one of them. (digitaltrends.com)
«Someone called the cops, and the cops did nothing» is not banning, it is «allowed behavior». (goodereader.com)
Would a candidate invite his opponent over for drinks then call the cops on him when he drove away drunk? (moviepie.com)
(see all sentences)