prisonbreak Definition
an escape from prison, especially one that is violent or organized.
Using prisonbreak: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prisonbreak" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The movie 'Shawshank Redemption' is about a prisonbreak.
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The police are still searching for the suspects who were involved in the prisonbreak last night.
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The prisonbreak was carefully planned and executed by a group of inmates.
prisonbreak Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with prisonbreak
to plan and execute an escape from prison
Example
The inmates managed to stage a prisonbreak by digging a tunnel under the prison walls.
to try to escape from prison
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He was caught trying to attempt a prisonbreak and was punished with solitary confinement.
an escape from prison that is carried out successfully
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The notorious criminal was able to make a successful prisonbreak and was on the run for several months.
Summary: prisonbreak in Brief
'Prisonbreak' [ˈprɪzən breɪk] refers to an escape from prison, often involving violence or organization. It can be seen in movies like 'Shawshank Redemption' and can be planned and executed by groups of inmates. Phrases like 'stage a prisonbreak' and 'attempt a prisonbreak' describe the planning and execution of such an escape.
