Definitions

1. verb

to put or keep someone or something in a prison or a place of confinement

“The prisoner was imprisoned for five years for his role in the crime.”

2. noun

the act of putting or keeping someone or something in a prison or a place of confinement

“The imprisonment of the journalist sparked widespread outrage.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is imprisoned

“The prisoner was treated poorly during their imprisonment.”