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Break out (of)
To escape from a place, especially a prison.
Lock up
To imprison or secure someone in a cell or detention area.
Turn in
To surrender oneself or another person to authorities.
Hold up
To delay or stop progress, often related to crime.
Get away (with)
To escape punishment after committing a crime.
Send down
To sentence someone to prison.
Break into
To enter a building or place by force, leading to imprisonment if caught.
Let out
To release someone from prison.
Turn around
To change one's behavior or life positively after imprisonment.
Put away
To imprison someone, typically for a long duration due to serious offenses.
