breathalyzer

[US]/[ˈbreθəˌlaɪzə]/
[UK]/[ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to test someone's breath for alcohol
n.an instrument for measuring the alcohol content of a person's breath; a test performed using such an instrument
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

breathalyzer test

take a breathalyzer

breathalyzer reading

failed breathalyzer

portable breathalyzer

breathalyzer machine

using a breathalyzer

breathalyzer results

required breathalyzer

administered breathalyzer

Example Sentences

the police officer asked him to take a breathalyzer test.

she nervously waited for the results of the breathalyzer.

he failed the breathalyzer and was arrested for dui.

the bar staff used a breathalyzer to check patrons.

a portable breathalyzer is useful for roadside checks.

the company required employees to use a breathalyzer before operating heavy machinery.

he blew into the breathalyzer with a steady stream of air.

the breathalyzer reading was significantly above the legal limit.

regular breathalyzer checks are part of the job for truck drivers.

the breathalyzer indicated a high blood alcohol content.

he disputed the accuracy of the breathalyzer results.

the new breathalyzer model is more accurate and reliable.

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