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

Under the plea agreement, Eslick would avoid prison and be placed on probation if a judge approves the deal. — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

During his advisement hearing Monday morning in Denver County court, attorneys said Eastman was on probation at the time of Saturday's crash. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

He was also wanted at the time for allegedly cutting off his GPS ankle monitor while on probation for being an accessory to robbery. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

After the 10 years are up, Bailey ordered Bessent to spend 10 years on probation. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on probation

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