jail

[dʒeɪl]

jail Definition

• 1. a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime
• 2. to put someone in jail

Using jail: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jail" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was sent to jail for five years.

• Example

  The suspect is currently in jail awaiting trial.

• Example

  The police officer threatened to jail the suspect if he didn't cooperate.

• Example

  The judge decided to jail the defendant until his sentencing.

jail Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jail

• prison
• penitentiary
• lockup
• correctional facility

Phrases with jail

• go to jail

  to be sentenced to serve time in jail as punishment for a crime committed

  Example

  If you are caught stealing, you could go to jail.

• get out of jail free card

  a metaphorical card that excuses someone from punishment or negative consequences

  Example

  I wish I had a get out of jail free card for this situation.

• jailbreak

  an escape from jail or prison

  Example

  The inmates attempted a jailbreak by digging a tunnel under the prison walls.

Origins of jail

from Old French 'jaiole', meaning 'a cage'

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Summary: jail in Brief

'Jail' [dʒeɪl] refers to a place where people are confined after being accused or convicted of a crime. It can also mean to put someone in jail. Examples include 'He was sent to jail for five years,' and 'The police officer threatened to jail the suspect if he didn't cooperate.' Phrases like 'go to jail' and 'get out of jail free card' are commonly used.