bail out

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bail out

A sailor uses a bucket to bail out the small boat.

Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To remove water from a boat: The act of scooping water out of a vessel, typically using a bucket or other container, to prevent it from sinking.
    • To secure the release of someone from custody: To provide a sum of money (bail) as a guarantee to a court to obtain the temporary release of an arrested person until their trial.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To exit a difficult or dangerous situation: To abandon or withdraw from a problematic or failing enterprise, often abruptly.
Usage Examples

  • Verb (transitive - removing water):

    • We had to bail out the canoe after the big wave hit.
    • The crew worked tirelessly to bail out the flooding hull.

  • Verb (transitive - securing release):

    • His family had to bail him out of jail after his arrest.
    • A bondsman agreed to bail out the defendant.

  • Verb (intransitive - exiting a situation):

    • The investor decided to bail out before the company collapsed.
    • When the project became too risky, the main partner bailed out.
Advanced Usage
  • "To bail someone/something out": To rescue a person or organization from financial difficulty.
    • The government had to bail out the failing bank to prevent an economic crisis.
    • Can you bail me out? I'm short on rent this month.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bail (noun): The money deposited to secure a person's release from custody.
    • The judge set bail at $10,000.
  • Bail (verb): Can be used alone, especially in legal contexts.
    • They hope to bail him tomorrow.
  • Bailout (noun): An act of giving financial assistance to a failing business.
    • The controversial bailout cost taxpayers billions.
Synonyms
  • Scoop out (for removing water).
  • Secure release or post bond (for the legal sense).
  • Withdraw, quit, abandon, rescue (for exiting/rescuing).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Bail on (someone/something): To abandon or leave someone or something, often unexpectedly or disappointingly. (Note: This is a distinct, informal phrasal verb).
    • He bailed on the meeting at the last minute.
    • Don't bail on me now; I need your help.
Related Idioms
  • To jump/bail ship: To leave an organization or activity that is likely to fail.
    • Several senior executives bailed ship before the scandal became public.
bail out

A sailor uses a bucket to bail out the small boat.

Verb
  1. remove (water) from a boat by dipping and throwing over the side
  2. free on bail

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