CEFR B2

jailed

noun

Meaning

A place where people are legally held as punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.

Examples

The prison was overcrowded, and many inmates were held in jail for minor offenses.
He spent six months in jail before his trial, but was eventually found not guilty.

Synonyms: prison, penitentiary, correctional facility, clink

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jailed (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒeɪl/

Definition

A place where people are legally held as punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.

Examples

The prison was overcrowded, and many inmates were held in jail for minor offenses.
He spent six months in jail before his trial, but was eventually found not guilty.
After the robbery, the suspects were taken to jail.

How to Use jailed

go to jail (prepositional phrase): To be sent to jail as a punishment or while awaiting trial. — "He was caught stealing and had to go to jail."
in jail (prepositional phrase): Being confined in jail. — "She has been in jail for six months."
jail sentence (collocation): The period of time someone is ordered to spend in jail. — "He received a five-year jail sentence for fraud."

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