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bail out

To rescue, especially financially.
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Once again, the industry got itself in trouble and government had to bail it out.

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Submitted on August 31, 2012

Modified by acronimous on May 09, 2021

Additional definitions for 'bail out':

bail outTo secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.
bail outTo remove water from a boat by scooping it out.
bail outTo exit an aircraft while in flight.
bail outTo leave or not attend.
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