bail

US /beɪl/
UK /beɪl/
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1.

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court

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He was released on bail after paying a large sum.
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The judge set bail at $10,000.
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bondsuretyguarantee
2.

a bucket used to scoop water out of a boat

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The sailor used a small bail to empty the water from the dinghy.
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Make sure you have a bail on board in case of leaks.
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bucketscoop
1.

to release an accused person on payment of bail

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The court decided to bail him out.
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His family is trying to bail him out of jail.
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release on bondpost bail for
2.

to scoop water out of a boat or other vessel

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We had to constantly bail water from the leaky boat.
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The crew worked hard to bail out the flooded compartment.
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scoop outdrainpump out
3.

to abandon a difficult situation or commitment

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He decided to bail on the project at the last minute.
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Don't bail on me now, I need your help!
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abandondesertquitfleeescape
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bail out