jailbreak

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Word parts[change]

jail + break

Pronunciation[change]

  • IPA (key): /ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌbɹeɪk/

Noun[change]

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[change]

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.