Bail
Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪl/
Bail (noun)
- Money paid to get someone out of jail until their trial.
- A curved handle on a bucket or similar container.
Examples
- He paid bail to get out of jail.
- The judge set a high bail for the suspect.
Common collocations: post bail, set bail, bail amount, metal bail, bucket bail
Bail (verb)
- To leave a place or situation suddenly.
- To remove water from a boat using a container.
Examples
- They decided to bail from the party early.
- He bailed when things got awkward.