Zoeken
to bale out
[phrase form: bale]
01
to remove water from the bottom of a boat
Example
The fishermen always carry a bucket on board to bale out water during rough seas.
In the storm, the captain instructed everyone to bale out water to keep the boat afloat.
As the boat started to fill with water, the crew had to bale out quickly to avoid sinking.
02
to offer financial support to rescue someone or an entity from a financial crisis
Example
The charity organization decided to bale out the community with a generous donation.
The bank is considering whether to bale out the indebted homeowner.
Despite the challenges, the family was determined to bale out their struggling relative.
03
to use a parachute to safely exit an airplane that is in danger of crashing
Example
The automated system can bale out the occupants in case of a critical failure.
During the airshow, the stuntman had to bale out due to a sudden loss of control.
The skydivers had to bale out when the plane 's engine failed.
04
to quickly leave a tough or unpleasant situation
Voorbeeld
The fishermen always carry a bucket on board to bale out water during rough seas.
In the storm, the captain instructed everyone to bale out water to keep the boat afloat.
As the boat started to fill with water, the crew had to bale out quickly to avoid sinking.
The unexpected leak forced the sailors to stop and urgently bale out the water accumulating in the boat.
