jailbreak
/ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪk/
NOUN
1. An escape from prison
An act of escaping from jail or prison, usually by breaking through security or overcoming confinement.
1.1. Escaping from prison
A planned or successful escape by a prisoner from a jail or other correctional facility.
Synonyms
- break
- breakout
- decampment
- escape
- escapement
- escaping
- flight
- getaway
- lam
- prison break
- liberation
- release
- rescue
- deliverance
- slip
Antonyms
- captivity
- confinement
- custody
- detention
- holding
- immurement
- imprisonment
- incarceration
- internment
- retention
Examples
- The prisoners meticulously planned their daring jailbreak under the cover of darkness.
- The authorities were caught off guard as the unexpected jailbreak unfolded.
Related Words
- prison
- jail
- prisoner
- inmate
- escapee
- fugitive
- 牢
- security
- confinement
- escape plan
VERB
2. To escape from prison
To escape from a jail or prison, often by breaking through security or overcoming restrictions.
2.1. Breaking out of prison
To escape from a correctional facility while being held as a prisoner.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- remain
- stay
- surrender
- submit
Examples
- The prisoners managed to jailbreak during the night.
- The inmate attempted to jailbreak before his transfer to another facility.
Related Words
- escape
- flight
- getaway
- prison break
- fugitive
- escapee
- inmate
- detention
VERB
3. To remove restrictions from an electronic device
To modify the firmware or operating system of an electronic device to remove restrictions imposed by its manufacturer.
3.1. Modifying device restrictions
To alter a device's software or firmware to gain access to features, applications, or functions that are normally restricted.
Synonyms
- unlock
- modify
- hack
- customize
Antonyms
- restrict
- lock
- secure
- protect
Examples
- He decided to jailbreak his phone to install unofficial applications.
- Some users jailbreak their devices to gain greater control over the operating system.
Related Words
- firmware
- operating system
- rooting
- software
- security restriction
- unauthorized application
- device modification