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jail

IPA: /dʒeɪl/

KK: /dʒeɪl/

noun

Definition: A building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while they are waiting for a trial.

Example: After the trial, he was sent to jail for two years.

transitive verb

Definition: To put someone in a place where they are kept as a punishment for a crime.

Example: The police decided to jail the suspect until the trial.

jailable

IPA: /ˈdʒeɪəbl/

KK: /ˈdʒeɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can lead to imprisonment or is punishable by jail time.

Example: The crime was serious enough to be considered jailable.

jailbreak

IPA: /ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪk/

KK: /ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪk/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone escapes from prison or jail, often by breaking through barriers or using illegal methods.

Example: The prisoner planned a daring jailbreak to regain his freedom.

jailer

IPA: /ˈdʒeɪlər/

KK: /ˈdʒeɪlər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to take care of a jail and the people in it.

Example: The jailer checked the cells every hour to ensure the inmates were safe.

jailing

IPA: /ˈdʒeɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʒeɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is put in prison or jail as a punishment for a crime.

Example: The jailing of the protestors sparked a national debate about freedom of speech.

verb

Definition: To put someone in prison or to confine them in a jail.

Example: The judge decided on jailing the suspect until the trial.

jailor

IPA: /ˈdʒeɪlər/

KK: /ˈdʒeɪlər/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for overseeing and managing a jail or prison, ensuring the safety and security of inmates.

Example: The jailor checked the cells regularly to ensure that all inmates were safe and accounted for.

jam

IPA: /dʒæm/

KK: /dʒæm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become stuck or unable to move, often due to being pressed tightly against something.

Example: The printer jammed while I was trying to print my report.

noun

Definition: A situation where things are stuck together or crowded in a small space, often causing a blockage, or a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar.

Example: We were stuck in a traffic jam for over an hour.

transitive verb

Definition: To block or obstruct something, making it unable to move or function properly.

Example: He tried to jam the door shut to keep it from opening.

jamming

IPA: /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of blocking or interfering with something, often used in the context of communication or music.

Example: The radio experienced jamming, making it difficult to hear the broadcast clearly.

verb

Definition: To block or obstruct something, often by forcing it into a tight space or by causing it to become stuck.

Example: The kids were jamming the door with a chair to keep it closed.

janitor

IPA: /ˈdʒænɪtər/

KK: /ˈdʒænɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person responsible for cleaning and maintaining a building, such as an office or apartment, and making minor repairs.

Example: The janitor cleaned the floors and took out the trash every evening.

jargon

IPA: /ˈdʒɑːɡən/

KK: /ˈdʒɑrɡən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use specialized language or terms that are specific to a particular group or profession, often making it difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example: During the meeting, he began to jargon, leaving many of us confused about what he meant.

noun

Definition: A type of language that is specific to a particular group, profession, or field, often difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example: The report was filled with jargon that made it hard for the general public to understand.

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