jail

US /dʒeɪl/

Definition

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The man spent two years in jail for stealing from his employer.

Word Family

NounNoun

jail gốc jailer jailor

VerbVerb

jail gốc

AdjectiveAdj

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AdverbAdv

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Synonyms

prisona correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
penitentiarya correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
detention centerhaving a meaning similar to jail

Collocations

Easy go to jail
to go to jail, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Medium sentence embezzler to jail
to sentence embezzler to jail, meaning to pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Hard post bail to secure release from jail
to post bail to secure release from jail, meaning to affix in a public place or for public notice
Very Hard get out of jail free card
to obtain, receive, or reach regarding out of jail free card

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