A. Toppled over
B. Bribed
C. Given advance information
D. Threatened

Explanation:

The phrasal verb “tipped off” means to secretly give someone advance information or a warning, especially the police or authorities.

In simple words: to inform someone beforehand.

Real-Life Example

• The police were tipped off about the robbery before it happened.
• The police were given advance information about the robbery.

Secret information = Tipped off

Main Points for Exams

• Tipped off means to receive secret or advance information.
• It is commonly used with police, journalists, and investigators.
• Therefore, Option C is correct.
• Frequently asked in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL, and other competitive exams.

Quick Memory Trick

📞 Tip = Secret Information
👮 Police Get a Tip = Tipped Off

Unaware ❌ ↔ Tipped Off
Tipped Off ↔ Given Advance Information ✔️