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to bale out
[phrase form: bale]
01
to remove water from the bottom of a boat
Dialect
British
BritishGrammatical Information
movement verb
regular
separable
present tense
bale out
3rd person singular
bales out
past simple
baled out
past participle
baled out
Examples
The fishermen always carry a bucket on board to bale out water during rough seas.
02
to offer financial support to rescue someone or an entity from a financial crisis
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BritishExamples
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
DialectBritish
BritishExamples
The skydivers had to bale out when the plane's engine failed.
04
to quickly leave a tough or unpleasant situation
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BritishExamples
The students had to bale out of the class due to an emergency.
