/stɒpˈ-ændˈ-sɜːʧˈ/ – verb
Definition: (Mỹ) chặn lại để khám xét (trên đường phố).
A more thorough explanation: Stop-and-search refers to a police procedure where an officer stops an individual for questioning and then conducts a search of their person or belongings for illegal items or evidence of a crime. This procedure is typically carried out based on reasonable suspicion that the individual may be involved in criminal activity.
Example: The police officer conducted a stop-and-search of the suspect’s vehicle to look for any illegal substances.