English to Dutch Meaning of jail - gevangenis


Jail :
gevangenis

gevangenis, Bastille, opsluiten, strafinrichting, voorgeborchte der hel, opsluiting, klinken, Hoosegow, nor, dwang, wachthuis, doel

gevangenis, inmetselen

gevangenisgevangen gezetgevangenneminggevangenissen
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Definitions of jail in English
Noun(1) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence
Verb(1) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Examples of jail in English
(1) At my hearing, I was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment in a maximum security jail .(2) A violent escaped prisoner is still on the run more than three months after fleeing jail .(3) Breach of the ASBO could result in a fine of up to Ôö¼├║5,000 or detention or jail up to five years.(4) a jail sentence(5) Brian Irlam, defending, said Cooper had been out of jail for a few months and this was his first blemish.(6) Judge Marie Catterson sentenced Prentice to seven months' jail , suspended for two years.(7) Just because the offender is frightened of jail , that is no reason to lessen his penalty.(8) she was sentenced to three months' jail(9) With 89 convictions to his name, he had only been out of jail for two months at the time of the fatal collision.(10) The court heard he had been released from jail a month or so before the raid.(11) The fact that you might go to jail is a big deterrent factor for some, but not others.(12) he spent 15 years in jail(13) The pair are now in detention, facing jail for desertion or, at best, a stint at a different regiment.(14) After making the ASBO, magistrates warned Thompson she faced jail if she breached the order.(15) As far as Ms Parry is aware, her brother was released from jail sometime over the weekend under parole.(16) One guy was an innocent bystander and was arrested and threatened with jail for 7 months.
Related Phrases of jail
(1) go to jail ::
naar de gevangenis gaan
(2) jail cell ::
gevangeniscel
(3) jail sentence ::
gevangenisstraf
(4) put in jail ::
in de gevangenis
(5) jail house ::
jail house
(6) prison jail ::
gevangenis
Synonyms
Noun
1. prison ::
gevangenis
2. penitentiary ::
strafinrichting
3. penal institution ::
strafgevangenis
4. lockup ::
opsluiten
5. detention center ::
detentiecentrum
6. jailhouse ::
jailhouse
7. stockade ::
palissade
8. correctional facility ::
correctionele faciliteit
9. reformatory ::
tuchtschool
10. reform school ::
Opvoedingsgesticht
11. clink ::
klinken
12. slammer ::
slammer
13. big house ::
groot huis
14. jug ::
kruik
15. brig ::
brik
16. can ::
kan
17. pen ::
pen
18. hoosegow ::
Hoosegow
19. skookum house ::
Skookum huis
21. cage ::
kooi
22. slam ::
dichtslaan
23. pokey ::
pokey
Verb
24. imprison ::
opsluiten
25. put in prison ::
in de gevangenis gezet
26. send to prison ::
te sturen naar de gevangenis
27. incarcerate ::
opsluiten
29. put away ::
wegdoen
30. intern ::
intern
31. detain ::
detineren
33. put into detention ::
gezet in detentie
34. put behind bars ::
achter de tralies
35. put inside ::
erin stoppen
Different Forms
jail, jailed, jailing, jails
Word Example from TV Shows
I'd just be getting
out of jail.

I'd just be getting out of JAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 10

He's in jail.

He's in JAIL.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 8

Don't you want to stay out of jail?

Don't you want to stay out of JAIL?

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 9

- Sheldon's in jail?
- You called it.

- Sheldon's in JAIL? - You called it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

New details have emerged
in the spate of jail deaths...

New details have emerged in the spate of JAIL deaths...

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 8

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