How Do You Spell JAILBREAK?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈe͡ɪlbɹe͡ɪk] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "jailbreak" can be tricky for those unfamiliar with English pronunciation rules. The word is spelled "jail" + "break," but the "ai" in "jail" is pronounced like a long "a" sound /dʒeɪl/. The "e" in "break" is silent, making it sound like /breɪk/. Together, the word is pronounced as /dʒeɪl breɪk/. "Jailbreak" refers to the act of escaping or breaking out of jail, and is commonly used in modern technology to refer to modifying electronic devices to bypass restrictions or limitations.

JAILBREAK Meaning and Definition

1. Jailbreak is a noun that refers to the act of escaping or getting out of jail or prison, often with the intention of being free from legal confinement. It also serves as a verb, used to describe the action of breaking free from imprisonment.

   In a literal sense, a jailbreak involves bypassing security measures, such as locks or barriers, that are put in place to prevent prisoners from leaving. This may involve using tools, creating distractions, or exploiting weaknesses in the system to gain freedom. Jailbreaks can occur due to various reasons, such as dissatisfaction with confinement conditions, wrongful imprisonment, or even criminal intentions.

   However, in the context of technology, jailbreaking is the process of removing restrictions or limitations imposed by the manufacturer or provider of a device's operating system, allowing users more control and access to modify or install unauthorized software and applications. This is commonly associated with mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets. By jailbreaking a device, users can customize their device's appearance, tweak settings, or install applications that are not available through official sources.

   Jailbreaking, whether related to imprisonment or technology, typically involves an element of challenge, risk, and defiance against established systems or rules. It is important to note that jailbreak can be considered an illegal activity when it involves escaping from lawful imprisonment, but the legality of jailbreaking electronic devices may vary depending on jurisdiction and specific circumstances.

Common Misspellings for JAILBREAK

• gailbreak
• hailbreak
• nailbreak
• mailbreak
• kailbreak
• iailbreak
• jailbereak
• jaillbreak
• jaylbreak
• jalebreak
• jailbreake
• clifbreak
• jailbreack
• jailbrack
• jailbraik

Etymology of JAILBREAK

The word "jailbreak" is composed of two parts: "jail" and "break". The term originated in the United States in the early 19th century.

The word "jail" finds its roots in Old French, where "jaiole" referred to a cage or prison. It later evolved into Middle English as "jayl" and eventually became "jail" in modern English.

The word "break" comes from Old English "brecan" meaning to separate, shatter, or rupture. Over time, it became "break" in Middle English.

When "jailbreak" was coined, it combined the term "jail" to imply the place or institution where individuals are held in custody, with "break" to denote the act of escaping or breaking free from imprisonment.

Idioms with the word JAILBREAK

• jailbreak A jailbreak is when prisoners escape from a prison or detention facility using force or cunning. In a broader sense, it can also refer to hacking or circumventing restrictions on electronic devices or software.

Plural form of JAILBREAK is JAILBREAKS

Conjugate verb Jailbreak

CONDITIONAL

I would jailbreak

you would jailbreak

he/she/it would jailbreak

we would jailbreak

they would jailbreak

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be jailbreaking

you would be jailbreaking

he/she/it would be jailbreaking

we would be jailbreaking

they would be jailbreaking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jailbreak

you would have jailbreak

he/she/it would have jailbreak

we would have jailbreak

they would have jailbreak

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been jailbreaking

you would have been jailbreaking

he/she/it would have been jailbreaking

we would have been jailbreaking

they would have been jailbreaking

FUTURE

I will jailbreak

you will jailbreak

he/she/it will jailbreak

we will jailbreak

they will jailbreak

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jailbreaking

you will be jailbreaking

he/she/it will be jailbreaking

we will be jailbreaking

they will be jailbreaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jailbroken

you will have jailbroken

he/she/it will have jailbroken

we will have jailbroken

they will have jailbroken

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jailbreaking

you will have been jailbreaking

he/she/it will have been jailbreaking

we will have been jailbreaking

they will have been jailbreaking

IMPERATIVE

you jailbreak

we let´s jailbreak

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jailbreak

PAST

I jailbroke

you jailbroke

he/she/it jailbroke

we jailbroke

they jailbroke

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jailbreaking

you were jailbreaking

he/she/it was jailbreaking

we were jailbreaking

they were jailbreaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

jailbroken

PAST PERFECT

I had jailbroken

you had jailbroken

he/she/it had jailbroken

we had jailbroken

they had jailbroken

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jailbreaking

you had been jailbreaking

he/she/it had been jailbreaking

we had been jailbreaking

they had been jailbreaking

PRESENT

I jailbreak

you jailbreak

he/she/it jailbreaks

we jailbreak

they jailbreak

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jailbreaking

you are jailbreaking

he/she/it is jailbreaking

we are jailbreaking

they are jailbreaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jailbreaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jailbroken

you have jailbroken

he/she/it has jailbroken

we have jailbroken

they have jailbroken

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jailbreaking

you have been jailbreaking

he/she/it has been jailbreaking

we have been jailbreaking

they have been jailbreaking