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bail
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bail someone out
to help someone out of a difficult situation by providing money. When the airlines began to fail, they asked the government to bail them out.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of bail out (= to use a container to remove water from a boat)

bail out (of something)

to stop doing something or being involved in something. Bad working conditions have caused many nurses to bail out of the profession. The TV show triggered a number of protests, and some of the sponsors bailed out.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of bail out (= to jump out of an aircraft with a parachute)

jump bail

to fail to appear in court after giving money to obtain your release before trial. McPhee jumped bail and was never heard from again.
See also: jump
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