Meaning of the word jailbreak in English
What does jailbreak mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jailbreak
US /ˈdʒeɪl.breɪk/
UK /ˈdʒeɪl.breɪk/
Noun
1.
an act of escaping from prison
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The police are investigating a recent jailbreak from the maximum-security prison.
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The guards prevented a mass jailbreak by discovering the escape tunnel.
2.
the act of modifying an electronic device, especially a smartphone, to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer or carrier
Example:
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He performed a jailbreak on his iPhone to install unauthorized apps.
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The company warns against jailbreaking devices due to security risks.
Verb
1.
to escape from prison
Example:
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Three inmates attempted to jailbreak last night but were caught.
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The prisoners planned to jailbreak during the riot.
2.
to modify an electronic device, especially a smartphone, to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer or carrier
Example:
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Many users choose to jailbreak their phones to customize them further.
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It is generally not recommended to jailbreak your device due to potential security vulnerabilities.