jail
Meaning
To jail someone means to confine them in a prison as a punishment for a crime or as a preventive measure while awaiting trial.
💡 A common mistake is using "jail" as a noun instead of a verb; remember that "jail" as a verb refers to the act of imprisoning someone.
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