jailed

[dʒeɪld]

jailed Definition

• 1. to be put in prison
• 2. to confine someone in a jail or prison

Using jailed: Examples

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

• Example

  He was jailed for five years for robbery.

• Example

  The suspect was jailed without bail.

• Example

  She was jailed for contempt of court.

jailed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jailed

• imprisoned
• incarcerated
• detained
• locked up
• put behind bars

Phrases with jailed

• be jailed for something

  to be sentenced to prison for a particular crime

  Example

  He was jailed for five years for robbery.

• throw someone in jail

  to arrest and imprison someone

  Example

  The police will throw you in jail if you don't stop breaking the law.

• get out of jail free card

  a metaphorical card that allows someone to avoid punishment or negative consequences for their actions

  Example

  I wish I had a get out of jail free card for all my mistakes.

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Summary: jailed in Brief

'Jailed' [dʒeɪld] is a verb that means to be put in prison or to confine someone in a jail or prison. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'He was jailed for five years for robbery.' Other phrases include 'throw someone in jail,' meaning to arrest and imprison someone, and 'get out of jail free card,' a metaphorical card that allows someone to avoid punishment or negative consequences for their actions.