Bail out
phrasal verb
To escape from a difficult or bad situation.
When the meeting turned hostile, he decided to bail out.
Often appears as...
- bail out of a situation
- bail out of a commitment
Usage tips
General,Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To give financial help to a failing business or economy.
The government had to bail out the bank to prevent it from failing.
Often appears as...
- bail out a company
- bail out a bank
Usage tips
General,Technical
phrasal verb
To jump out of an airplane with a parachute.
The pilot had to bail out when his plane was hit.
Often appears as...
- bail out of a plane
- pilot bail out
Usage tips
General,Technical
phrasal verb
To remove water from a boat, usually with a container.
We had to bail out the water that was quickly filling the boat.
Often appears as...
- bail out water
- bail out a boat
Usage tips
General,Technical
phrasal verb
To escape from a difficult or bad situation.
When the meeting turned hostile, he decided to bail out.
Often appears as...
- bail out of a situation
- bail out of a commitment
Usage tips
General,Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To give financial help to a failing business or economy.
The government had to bail out the bank to prevent it from failing.
Often appears as...
- bail out a company
- bail out a bank
Usage tips
General,Technical
phrasal verb
To jump out of an airplane with a parachute.
The pilot had to bail out when his plane was hit.
Often appears as...
- bail out of a plane
- pilot bail out
Usage tips
General,Technical
phrasal verb
To remove water from a boat, usually with a container.
We had to bail out the water that was quickly filling the boat.
Often appears as...
- bail out water
- bail out a boat
Usage tips
General,Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Often implies leaving hastily or avoiding a problem.
She bailed out as soon as the argument started.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Used informally, especially in conversations.
I'm bailing out of this road trip, sorry guys.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Decision
Indicates a quick, often unplanned decision to leave.
Due to the scandal, the director bailed out overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Often implies leaving hastily or avoiding a problem.
She bailed out as soon as the argument started.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Used informally, especially in conversations.
I'm bailing out of this road trip, sorry guys.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Decision
Indicates a quick, often unplanned decision to leave.
Due to the scandal, the director bailed out overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Often implies leaving hastily or avoiding a problem.
She bailed out as soon as the argument started.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Used informally, especially in conversations.
I'm bailing out of this road trip, sorry guys.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Decision
Indicates a quick, often unplanned decision to leave.
Due to the scandal, the director bailed out overnight.
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