Definition of "jailbreak" []

• An escape from jail. (noun)

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• "To secure a pliable news staff, he led what he called a "jailbreak" from his old employers, NBC, bringing dozens of top staffers with him to Fox News."
• "Another trip to Santa Anita Derby was known as the jailbreak year."
• "JailbreakMe 2.0 will "jailbreak" - unlock from restrictions imposed by the manufacturer - the"