JAILBREAK Definition & Meaning

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jailbreak

[ jeyl-breyk ]

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noun

an escape from prison, especially by forcible means.
Digital Technology.
1. an instance of gaining access to the operating system of a smartphone, tablet, etc., especially one manufactured by Apple.
2. a software program or piece of hardware used to accomplish this:
  You'll need a jailbreak to run unauthorized apps.
3. an instance of circumventing restrictions on access to any computer system or digital content.

verb (used with object)

jailbroke jailbroken jailbreaking.

Digital Technology. to gain access to the operating system of (a smartphone, tablet, etc., especially an Apple device), usually in order to run modified or unauthorized software. Compare root ¹( def 22a ).

verb (used without object)

jailbroke jailbroken jailbreaking.

Digital Technology. to engage in this practice: Compare root ¹( def 24 ).
Manufacturers are trying to prevent jailbreaking.

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noun

Alsogaolbreak an escape from jail

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Origin of jailbreak¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; jail + break

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Caught red-handed poisoning her abusive boyfriend, played by Alexander Skarsgård, Gaga embarks on a nine-minute, high-energy spectacle featuring a dramatic jailbreak, bold fashion, and more poisoning.

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Footage from last week's jailbreak showed people fleeing from the building as smoke rose in the background.

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“We’re not against the people, only the government. The jailbreak is part of our protest.”

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The jail, which was built in the 1950s, has a capacity for 1,500 inmates, but before this month's attempted jailbreak it was holding at least 12,000 people, according to various estimates.

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A manhunt is underway for a convict whose brazen and deadly jailbreak shocked the country.

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