vt to bind (together); to enchain.
2. prison ·noun specifically, a building for the safe custody or confinement of criminals and others committed by lawful authority.
3. prison ·vt to imprison; to shut up in, or as in, a prison; to confine; to restrain from liberty.
4. prison ·noun a place where persons are confined, or restrained of personal liberty; hence, a place or state o/ confinement, restraint, or safe custody.