Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate meaning of the word in bold.

Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in advance.

  1. ready

  2. bribed

  3. given advance information

  4. threatened

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Tipped off' is an idiom meaning to be given advance information or warning about something. The police received prior information about Sobhraj, which enabled his arrest. Option C correctly captures this meaning of receiving confidential advance notice.