jailbreak

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Word parts

jail + break

Pronunciation

  • IPA (key): /ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌbreɪk/

Noun

Singular
jailbreak

Plural
jailbreaks

  1. A jailbreak is an escape from prison.
  2. (computing) A jailbreak is a modification to the firmware of an electronic device so as to allow the user to install software that is not officially supported by the device's manufacturer.

Verb

Plain form
jailbreak

Third-person singular
jailbreaks

Past tense
jailbroke

Past participle
jailbroken

Present participle
jailbreaking

  1. If a person jailbreaks, they escape from prison.
  2. If a person jailbreaks a phone, modify the firmware of an electronic device.

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