Bail - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
verb
- deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
- secure the release of (someone) by providing security
- empty (a vessel) by bailing
- remove (water) from a vessel with a container
Extra examples
Her brother was out on bail.
I shall have to bail my old friend out of the roundhouse.
The government cannot bail out every unprofitable company.
The boat will sink unless we bail out.
Carpenter is free on bail while he appeals his conviction.
She was murdered by a man who was out on bail for rape.
The three men were released on bail pending an appeal.
He is not likely to be granted bail.
Carter has been refused bail and will remain in custody.
The judge ordered that Jones be held without bail.
Why can't you ask your father to put up bail for you?
Two of the defendants jumped bail and fled to New York.
Bail was set at $30,000.
After ten years in the business, McArthur is baling out.
Dakers was bailed to appear at Durham Crown Court.
Phrasal verbs
Word forms
I/you/we/they: bail
he/she/it: bails
present participle: bailing
past tense: bailed
past participle: bailed
singular: bail
plural: bails
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