Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
house-a-prisoner
phrase
/ˈhaʊs ə ˈprɪzənər/
Definition
To confine someone in a house or residence, restricting their freedom as though they were a prisoner.
Examples
- During the investigation, the suspect was house-a-prisoner until further notice.
- After the scandal, the celebrity felt like they were being house-a-prisoner in their own home.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of keeping someone within a home, limiting their access to the outside world, similar to house arrest.
Synonyms
- house arrest
- confinement
- detention
