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Jailbreak

JAY-lbrayk

/ˈdʒeɪˌlbreɪk/

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jailbreak

Dictionary meaning

An escape from jail.

Examples

  • Four prisoners escaped in a daring jailbreak.
  • I jailbroke my phone and changed carriers.

Synonyms: breakout

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