English to Afrikaans Meaning of jail - tronk

Jail :

tronk

noun

tronk, gevangenis, Bastille, sluit toe, limbo dans, bevalling, klienk, dwang, waghuis, doel

verb

tronk, opsluit

Jail :: tronkJailed :: tronk toe gestuurJailing :: tronkJails :: tronke

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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 ::

gaan tronk toe

(2) jail cell ::

tronksel

(3) jail sentence ::

tronkstraf

(4) put in jail ::

sit in die tronk

(5) jail house ::

tronk huis

(6) prison jail ::

tronk

Related Phrases of jail

(1) go to jail ::

gaan tronk toe

(2) jail cell ::

tronksel

(3) jail sentence ::

tronkstraf

(4) put in jail ::

sit in die tronk

(5) jail house ::

tronk huis

(6) prison jail ::

tronk

Synonyms

Noun

1. prison ::

gevangenis

2. penitentiary ::

gevangenis

3. penal institution ::

straf instelling

4. lockup ::

sluit toe

5. detention center ::

aanhouding sentrum

6. jailhouse ::

Jailhouse

7. stockade ::

palissade

8. correctional facility ::

korrektiewe fasiliteit

9. reformatory ::

reformatoriese

10. reform school ::

verbeteringskool

11. clink ::

klienk

12. slammer ::

Slammer

13. big house ::

groot huis

14. jug ::

beker

15. brig ::

Brig

16. can ::

kan

17. pen ::

pen

18. hoosegow ::

hoosegow

19. skookum house ::

skookum huis

21. cage ::

hok

22. slam ::

slam

23. pokey ::

Pokey

Verb

24. imprison ::

gevangenisstraf

25. put in prison ::

sit in die tronk

26. send to prison ::

stuur na die tronk

27. incarcerate ::

opsluit

29. put away ::

sit weg

30. intern ::

intern

31. detain ::

aanhou

33. put into detention ::

sit in aanhouding

34. put behind bars ::

sit agter tralies

35. put inside ::

sit binne

Different Forms

jail, jailed, jailing, jails

Word Example from TV Shows

Hank, wouldn't you go to JAIL too?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10

You have to get out of the car now. I'm not going to JAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24

which JAIL, how many targets, stuff like that?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 13

Guy hit 10 guys in JAIL within a two-minute window.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10

Dr. Cooper, before I find you in contempt and throw you in JAIL...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

Examples of jail from TV Shows

Hank, wouldn't you go to JAIL too?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10

You have to get out of the car now. I'm not going to JAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24

which JAIL, how many targets, stuff like that?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 13

Guy hit 10 guys in JAIL within a two-minute window.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10

Dr. Cooper, before I find you in contempt and throw you in JAIL...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

English to Afrikaans Dictionary: jail

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