on probation

phrase

1

: being tested and watched at a new job to see if one is able to do the job properly

As a new employee, I will be on probation for three months.

2

: being allowed to stay out of prison after committing a crime if one behaves well, does not commit another crime, etc.

She was arrested while on probation.

3

: being watched for a period of time during which one must behave well in order not to be seriously punished after having made a serious mistake or done something bad

He was on probation for cheating.

The student was put/placed on probation for copying test answers.

Examples of on probation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fact that Patel has no criminal record and is not required to be on probation stings for San Mateo County Dist. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

No details were immediately available about those cases and it was not known if went to prison or was placed on probation after the convictions. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

World soccer’s governing body cited an obscure rule – the now-infamous Article 27 – that would allow American striker to have his ban suspended for one year and put him on probation. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Alqaisi is currently on probation, according to medical board records. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for on probation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation