bail
bail
beɪl
beil
British pronunciation
/beɪl/

Definition & Meaning of "bail"in English

to bail
01

to release someone until their trial after they gave an amount of money to the court

Transitive: to bail sb
to bail definition and meaning
example
Examples
After being arrested, the accused had the option to bail themselves by paying the required bail.
The family decided to bail their relative by posting the necessary bail bond.
02

to remove water from a boat by using a container to scoop it out and throw it overboard

Transitive: to bail water
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Examples
The crew had to bail water out of the boat every few minutes as the rain poured down.
He grabbed a bucket to bail the water from the leaking boat before it became too heavy.
03

to remove water from a boat or ship, typically using a container like a bucket

Intransitive
Transitive: to bail a vessel
example
Examples
The captain ordered the crew to bail quickly after the boat began to take on water.
The sailor worked tirelessly to bail the boat, trying to keep it afloat in the rough sea.
04

to hand over personal property to someone else, entrusting them with it for a specific purpose and for a limited time

Transitive: to bail a possession to sb/sth
example
Examples
The farmer bailed his machinery to the neighbor for the harvest season.
The museum bailed several ancient artifacts to the conservators for restoration.
05

to release a prisoner temporarily after receiving a set amount of money or a guarantee to ensure they return for future court appearances

Transitive: to bail sb
example
Examples
The court decided to bail the defendant until the next hearing.
The judge bailed the defendant after receiving the required security deposit.
06

to leave or exit a situation, typically quickly or unexpectedly

SlangSlang
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I had to bail on the party because I was n't feeling well.
He decided to bail when the conversation got too awkward.
Bail
01

an amount of money that must be paid in order for someone who is accused of a crime to be released until their trial

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The judge set bail at $10,000 for the defendant's release from jail before the trial.
The accused was unable to afford the bail amount and remained in custody until the court date.
02

the system or practice of releasing an accused person from custody before trial under specified conditions, often backed by a financial guarantee

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The reform bill aims to change the bail system.
Critics argue that bail favors the wealthy.
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