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jailbreak

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jailbreak /ˈdʒeɪlbreɪk /
noun an escape from jail:
he's on the run again after masterminding a spectacular jailbreak.
verb [with object] modify (a smartphone or similar device) to remove limitations imposed by the manufacturer, allowing the user to install unauthorized software or access restricted files or settings:
in order to use these programs, iPhone owners have to jailbreak their device.
– DERIVATIVES
jailbreaker /ˈdʒeɪlbreɪkə / noun