English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "want us to" Mean?

Learn what "want us to" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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They want us to go down to the station with

It means the police want them to come in and give an official account of what happened.

From On One Condition, Episode 54

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone says the police want them to come to the station and give a statement.

Usage Scenario

Use this when talking about police procedures or reporting an incident. It is more situation-specific than a general learner phrase.

Better ways to say it

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They want us to go down to the station and write a statement.
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They want us to go to the station with them and give a statement.
3
They want us to make a statement at the station.

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