Definitions

1. noun

A person who is imprisoned or detained in a jail or prison.

“The warden visited each inmate in the prison to discuss their rehabilitation plans.”

2. noun

A person who is a member of a particular group or organization.

“The company’s new inmate on the project team was tasked with debugging the code.”

3. verb

To confine or imprison someone in a place such as a jail or prison.

“The authorities inmate the suspect for questioning in connection with the crime.”