gaol

• Grafia arcaica ou britânica de 'jail', que designa uma prisão, isto é, um local onde pessoas são mantidas sob custódia, aguardando julgamento ou cumprindo pena por um crime.

An older spelling of 'jail', referring to a place of confinement for people awaiting trial or serving a sentence for a crime.

1. PrisonB1formalbritish

   A building where people are legally held as punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.

   Prisão

   • The thief was sentenced to five years in gaol.
   • He spent a night in gaol for disturbing the peace.
   • The old gaol was turned into a museum.

   Sinônimosbrigclinkhoosegowjaillockuppenitentiaryprisonslammer

• Verbo que significa colocar alguém na prisão; grafia menos comum de 'jail'.

A verb meaning to put someone in prison; a less common spelling variant of 'jail'.

1. ImprisonB2formalbritish

   To put someone in prison or jail as a punishment.

   Prender

   • The judge ordered the criminal to be gaoled for five years.
   • He was gaoled for his involvement in the robbery.
   • The authorities gaoled the protesters without trial.

   Sinônimosconfinedetainimprisonincarceratejaillock upput behind bars

   Antônimosfreeliberaterelease