tip-off
/ˈtɪpɒf
/noun informal
A piece of information given in a discreet or confidential way: arrests came after a tip-off from a member of the public...
- If you have tip-offs or confidential information about possible terrorist activity, call the police anti-terrorist hotline.
- And police today praised the high quality of information from tip-offs which has led to the surge in arrests.
- Police have urged residents to keep calling them with information after a tip-off led to an arrest.
Synonyms
piece of information, message, alert, prompt, warning, forewarning;
hint, idea, cue, clue, lead;
information received, evidence, advice, information, notification