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

Instead of sending him to prison, the presiding judge placed him on probation for three years. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026

Sochor, then 29, had been on probation for a 1980 Oakland Park rape at the time. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

At the time of Gifford's disappearance, Sochor was free on probation from a 1980 rape conviction. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Devon was shot by an off-duty police officer, Melvin Potter, who was on probation from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council at the time. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for on probation

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