1. escapes from prison or jail
2. the process of removing software restrictions on electronic devices to allow unauthorized access
Usage: technology

Examples

• The maximum-security prison had no successful jailbreaks in over twenty years.
• Three inmates were recaptured after their attempted jailbreaks failed.
• The documentary explored famous jailbreaks throughout history.
• Phone jailbreaks void the manufacturer’s warranty.
• Many users perform jailbreaks to install custom software on their devices.
• Security experts warn that jailbreaks can make devices vulnerable to malware.