subordinating conjunction

[sergeyrais]

Can we use while as a subordinating conjunction to introduce adverbial clauses of time with the Past Continuous?​

e.g.
The prisoners escaped when the prison warders were eating their lunch.

 

[bhaisahab]

Can we use while as a subordinating conjunction to introduce adverbial clauses of time with the Past Continuous?​

e.g.
The prisoners escaped when the prison warders were eating their lunch.

It would be better with "while" than with "when".

 

[sergeyrais]

It would be better with "while" than with "when".

Does it mean that "when" is good but "while" is better?

 

[bhaisahab]

Does it mean that "when" is good but "while" is better?

In my opinion, "when" is possible and "while" is much better.