jailbreak

The definition of jailbreak is an escape from jail.

(noun)

When a prisoner is able to escape his cell, this is an example of a jailbreak.

Jailbreak is defined as to modify the restraints or restrictions on a piece of technology so it does things the manufacturer did not intend it to do.

(verb)

When you use a special program to unlock your iPhone so you can install whatever you want on it even if it wasn't meant to be installed, this is an example of a time you jailbreak your iPhone.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See jailbreak in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of breaking out of jail by force

See jailbreak in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An escape from jail.

Learn more about jailbreak

jailbreak

link/cite print suggestion box