prison

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//ˈpɹɪzn̩//
/[pʰɹ̠̊ɪzn̩]/

A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

substantivo

1
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.
2
Confinement in prison.
Prison was a harrowing experience for him.
3
figuradoAny restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.

Etimologia

From Middle English prisoun, prison, from Old English prisūn, a borrowing from Old French prison, from Latin prehensiōnem, accusative singular of prehensiō, from the verb prehendō. Doublet of prehension.

verbo

1
To imprison.

Formas

plural: prisons
pretérito: prisoned
particípio passado: prisoned
gerúndio: prisoning
3.ª pessoa do singular: prisons

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