jailbreaks
/ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪks/
NOUN
1. Escapes from prison
Acts of escaping from jail or prison, usually by overcoming security measures or breaking out of confinement.
1.1. Prison escapes and breakouts
Successful or attempted escapes by prisoners from jails or other correctional facilities.
Synonyms
- breakouts
- breaks
- escapes
- flights
- getaways
- lams
- bunks
- prison breaks
- prison breakouts
- decampments
- escapements
- slips
Antonyms
- captivities
- confinements
- custodies
- detentions
- holdings
- holds
- immurements
- imprisonments
- incarcerations
- internments
- retentions
Examples
- The prison security system was upgraded to prevent future jailbreaks.
- Inmates whispered tales of failed and successful jailbreaks during their time behind bars.
Related Words
- prison
- jail
- prisoner
- inmate
- escapee
- fugitive
- breakout
- confinement
- incarceration
- security
1.2. Narrow escapes and close calls
Situations involving narrowly avoiding capture, danger, or an unfavorable outcome.
Synonyms
- close calls
- close shaves
- near misses
Antonyms
- endangerments
- hazards
- imperilments
- jeopardies
- perils
- risks
- troubles
Examples
- The fugitives experienced several close calls during their escape.
- The investigation revealed how the prisoners had survived multiple near misses.
Related Words
1.3. Acts of release and liberation
Acts of freeing people from confinement, captivity, or restrictive circumstances.
Synonyms
- deliverances
- liberations
- releases
- rescues
- redemptions
- salvations
Antonyms
- captivities
- confinements
- custodies
- detentions
- imprisonments
- incarcerations
- internments
- retentions
Examples
- The historical account describes several daring liberations of prisoners.
- The rescue operation resulted in the release of dozens of captives.
Related Words
- freedom
- liberty
- rescue
- emancipation
- release
- deliverance
- captivity
VERB
2. To escape from prison
To escape from jail or prison, or to modify an electronic device's firmware to remove restrictions preventing it from running unofficial software.
2.1. Escaping from prison
To break out of a correctional facility and evade confinement.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- remain
- stay
- submit
- surrender
Examples
- The prisoners planned to jailbreak before their scheduled transfer.
- Several inmates attempted to jailbreak during the night.
Related Words
- escape
- breakout
- fugitive
- escapee
- prisoner
- confinement
- detention
2.2. Removing restrictions from electronic devices
To modify a device's firmware or operating system to remove manufacturer-imposed restrictions and allow unofficial software to run.
Synonyms
- unlock
- modify
- hack
- customize
Antonyms
- lock
- restrict
- confine
- secure
Examples
- Some users jailbreak their phones to install unofficial applications.
- The technician explained the risks of jailbreaking older devices.
Related Words
- firmware
- operating system
- rooting
- software modification
- device restrictions
- unofficial software
- sideloading