Bailout
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbeɪlˌaʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bailout is a noun meaning A rescue, especially a financial rescue.
Meaning
A rescue, especially a financial rescue.
More Meanings
- The process of exiting an aircraft while in flight.
- (underwater diving) A backup supply of air in scuba diving.
- (firefighting) The situation where a firefighter uses equipment to escape a structure where fire has proven uncontrollable.
Example Sentences
"The no bailout' clause is violated every day."
The funding arrangement was described by the Government as a "bailout".
The government bailout of that corporation is going to cost the taxpayers a hundred billion dollars.
Bailouts from side doors are risky because the slipstream may carry a chutist into the plane's tail section.
Word Forms
- bailouts
- bail-out
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bail-out, ransom, redemption, rescue, rescuing, life-saving.
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