Meaning of the word bailout in English
What does bailout mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bailout
US /ˈbeɪl.aʊt/
UK /ˈbeɪl.aʊt/
Noun
an act of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse
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The government approved a massive bailout package for the struggling airline.
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Critics argued that the bailout would only encourage reckless behavior by banks.
Verb
to provide financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse
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The government had to bailout the struggling auto industry.
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They decided not to bailout the company, allowing it to go bankrupt.