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- [jeyl-breyk]
- /ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jeyl-breyk]
- /ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪk/
Definitions of jailbroken word
- noun jailbroken an escape from prison, especially by forcible means. 1
- noun jailbroken Digital Technology. an instance of gaining access to the operating system of a smartphone, tablet, etc., especially one manufactured by Apple. a software program or piece of hardware used to accomplish this: You'll need a jailbreak to run unauthorized apps. an instance of circumventing restrictions on access to any computer system or digital content. 1
- verb with object jailbroken 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 root1 (def 22a). 1
- verb without object jailbroken Digital Technology. to engage in this practice: Manufacturers are trying to prevent jailbreaking. Compare root1 (def 24). 1
- noun jailbroken Past participle of jailbreak. 1
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Origin of jailbroken
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1905-10; jail + break
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Parts of speech for Jailbroken
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jailbroken popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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