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Vocabulary Entry
bail
|noun • verb • verb • verb
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N
noun
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on the condition of a sum of money to guarantee their appearance in court.
Example Sentences
"He was granted bail after being arrested for the alleged theft."
"The judge set the bail amount at $10,000."
"She was relieved when her friend posted bail to get her out of jail."
V
verb
To secure the release of someone from custody by paying a specified amount of money.
Example Sentences
"They decided to bail him out of jail as soon as they could."
"She had to bail her brother out after he was arrested."
"He was worried about how to bail his friend out without enough savings."
V
verb
To remove water from a boat or similar vessel.
Example Sentences
"We had to bail out the boat after it started taking on water."
"He used a bucket to bail the excess water from the canoe."
"If it rains, we'll need to bail out the kayak after every trip."
V
verb
To leave suddenly or abandon someone or something.
Example Sentences
"When things got tough, he decided to bail on the project."
"She bailed on the meeting at the last minute."
"He didn’t like the vibe and chose to bail on the party."