JAILBREAK | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Jailbreak

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdʒeɪlbreɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an escape from jail

Short Definition:

escape from jail

Examples:
  • he's on the run again after masterminding a spectacular jailbreak

Word: Jailbreak

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdʒeɪlbreɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

modify (a smartphone or other electronic device) to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer or operator, e.g. to allow the installation of unauthorized software

Short Definition:

modify smartphone etc. to remove restrictions imposed by manufacturer or operator

Examples:
  • in order to use these programs, iPhone owners have to jailbreak their device

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