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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
The unexpected arrest forced them to bail out their sibling, turning a family dinner into a rescue mission.
We 're trying to find ways to bail out the community leader arrested during the demonstration.
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
03
to save someone or something from a difficult financial situation
04
to jump out of an airplane using a parachute when the airplane is about to crash
Example
The automated system allowed the astronauts to bail out safely in case of a spacecraft malfunction.
The pilot decided to bail out rather than risk a crash.
05
to remove water from a boat to prevent it from sinking
Example
He bailed out the small yacht after it encountered rough seas.
The fisherman found himself continuously bailing out the small boat.
Example
The unexpected arrest forced them to bail out their sibling, turning a family dinner into a rescue mission.
We're trying to find ways to bail out the community leader arrested during the demonstration.
The family was grateful to friends who helped bail out their relative from jail.
