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

Examples

• The movie depicted a dramatic jailbreaking scene.
• Three inmates were caught attempting jailbreaking last night.
• Jailbreaking your phone may void the warranty.
• He learned about jailbreaking iPhones from online tutorials.
• The security guards increased patrols to prevent jailbreaking.
• Jailbreaking allows users to install custom software on their devices.
• The company warned customers against jailbreaking their tablets.