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ship out
What does ship out mean?
To be moved from one prison to another, whether routinely or as a punishment.
"They're shipping him out to a Cat C next week."
Origin
From 'shipping' a person off elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ship out' mean in prison?
It means to be transferred from one prison to another, either as a routine move or as a punishment.
Where does 'ship out' come from?
It comes from the idea of 'shipping' a person off elsewhere, the same way goods are shipped from place to place.
How is 'ship out' used?
As in 'they're shipping him out to a Cat C next week', meaning he is being moved to a Category C prison.
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