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to bail out
[phrase form: bail]
01
to pay money to the court to release someone from custody until their trial
Example
We 're trying to find ways to bail out the community leader arrested during the demonstration.
The celebrity's manager rushed to bail her out after the late-night arrest.
The family was grateful to friends who helped bail out their relative from jail.
02
to leave a bad or dangerous situation, place, or event quickly and suddenly
Example
The couple decided to bail out of the crowded restaurant for a more intimate setting.
I might have to bail out of the dinner if something urgent comes up.
We had to bail out of the movie halfway through due to an emergency.
03
to save someone or something from a difficult financial situation
Example
The government decided to bail the struggling company out to prevent bankruptcy.
The community rallied to bail the local sports team out of its financial woes.
She bailed her brother's business out by investing a significant amount of money.
04
to jump out of an airplane using a parachute when the airplane is about to crash
Example
The skydiver had to bail out of the plane when the engine malfunctioned.
The pilot decided to bail out rather than risk a crash.
The automated system allowed the astronauts to bail out safely in case of a spacecraft malfunction.
05
to remove water from a boat to prevent it from sinking
Example
Sailors needed to bail the boat out after a sudden downpour.
Can you bail the dinghy out before we start our fishing trip?
He bailed out the small yacht after it encountered rough seas.
