im·pris·on 
/ɪmˈprɪzn̩/ verb
im·pris·ons; im·pris·oned; im·pris·on·ing /ɪmˈprɪzn̩/ verb [+ obj] : to put (someone) in prison
▪ He was imprisoned for murder. ▪ He has threatened to imprison his political opponents. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He has a brilliant mind imprisoned in an unhealthy body.
▪ He was imprisoned for murder. ▪ He has threatened to imprison his political opponents. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He has a brilliant mind imprisoned in an unhealthy body.
— im·pris·on·ment /ɪmˈprɪzn̩mənt/ noun [noncount]
▪ He was released after six months' imprisonment. ▪ sentenced to life imprisonment
/ɪmˈprɪzn̩mənt/ noun [noncount] ▪ He was released after six months' imprisonment. ▪ sentenced to life imprisonment
