Meaning of 'bail'

noun

the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial

Example: "They let you out on bail."

noun

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

Example: "the judge set bail at $10,000"

Synonyms: bond

verb

to remove water from a vessel with a container

Example: "We bailed frantically to prevent the rowboat from sinking."

verb

to empty of water, typically with a bucket

Example: "We need to bail out this canoe before we sink."

verb

to secure the release of someone by providing security

Example: "I bailed them out after I got a call from the county jail."

verb

to deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

Example: "We bailed some goods."

verb

to release after a security has been paid

Example: "We bailed out our troubled sibling."