Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
house-an-inmate
verb phrase
haʊs ən ɪnˌmeɪt
Definition
To provide shelter or accommodation to an individual in a correctional facility.
Examples
- The prison is designed to house an inmate safely and securely.
- During the program, facilities are equipped to house an inmate with various needs.
Meaning
The act of allowing a person who has been incarcerated to reside in a designated space within a prison or rehabilitation center.
Synonyms
- accommodate
- provide shelter
- secure
