flo

IPA/flˈəʊ/
KK[flˈo]IPA/flˈoʊ/

flo — abbreviation

1. a police officer with special training whose job is to guide and support relativ

1.縮寫C1
釋義

a police officer with special training whose job is to guide and support relatives after a death caused by crime or a serious road crash

例句

After the crash, the FLO explained the next steps to Karim's parents.

the FLO supports a family after a fatal crash

At the station, the FLO stayed with Yael's family during the interview.

同義詞
  • liaison officer

    broader term for someone who keeps communication open between groups

  • family support officer

    emphasizes practical help for relatives rather than the formal abbreviated title

文法句型

a/the FLO

speak to the FLO

ask the FLO to update the family

用法筆記

Usually written in capitals as a job title. In this sense, the FLO works alongside a police investigation by supporting the family rather than leading the case.

常見錯誤

The FLO arrested the driver at the scene.
The FLO explained the process to the driver's family.
💡A FLO supports relatives; the FLO is not the officer leading the arrest.

2. a trained member of school staff who works with a child's family when problems a

2.縮寫C1
釋義

a trained member of school staff who works with a child's family when problems at home are getting in the way of learning or attendance

例句

When Sumin stopped attending class, the FLO visited the family home to help.

school FLO supports a pupil's family

The head teacher asked the FLO to meet Tara's mother after school.

同義詞

文法句型

school FLO

meet the FLO

the FLO works with the family

用法筆記

In school settings, the FLO helps communication between home and school. This sense focuses on attendance, welfare, and practical support rather than criminal investigations.

常見錯誤

The FLO taught the maths lesson after lunch.
The FLO met the family after lunch to talk about the child's attendance.
💡In schools, a FLO supports families and welfare needs instead of acting as the class teacher.