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bail out

The correct spelling is bail out.

How to pronounce bail out

verb

Say it like: Bay-l o-wt

The correct spelling is bail out. To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money. For example: "Once again, the industry got itself in trouble and government had to bail it out."

Usage Examples

Once again, the industry got itself in trouble and government had to bail it out.

I'm going to bail out of class today.

I'm going to bail out of stocks and buy gold instead.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.
  2. 2.To remove water from a boat by scooping it out.
  3. 3.To rescue, especially financially.
  4. 4.(with of) To exit an aircraft while in flight.
  5. 5.(with of) To leave (or not attend at all) a place or a situation, especially quickly or when the situation has become undesirable.

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