Definitions for bail out

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bail out(verb)

    free on bail

  2. bail out, bale out(verb)

    remove (water) from a boat by dipping and throwing over the side

Wiktionary

  1. bail out(Verb)

    To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.

  2. bail out(Verb)

    To remove water from a boat by scooping it out.

  3. bail out(Verb)

    To rescue, especially financially.

  4. bail out(Verb)

    To exit an aircraft while in flight.

  5. bail out(Verb)

    To leave (or not attend at all) a place or a situation, especially quickly or when the situation has become undesirable.

  6. bail out(Verb)

    To sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc.


Translations for bail out

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

bail out(noun)

to set (a person) free by giving such money to a court of law

He was bailed out by his father.

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