bail

bail
I
n
1.Low. surety, bond, bail bond, warranty, security, collateral, guarantee, deposit; pledge, plight, sponsorship.
2. bailor, bondsman, sponsor, backer, backup, custodian.
3. go or stand bail for
bail out, bond, get [s.o.] out on bail, put up bail, post a bond, Sl. spring.
4. jump bail
Inf. skip bail, Inf. skip out, Inf. run out, dodge bail, forfeit bail; Sl. blow town, Sl. fly the coop, Brit. Sl. do a moonlight flit; welsh, Brit. Sl. levant.
5. on bail
out or free on bail, Sl. sprung, Sl. on the street.
v
6. free or release on bail, grant bail, release in custody or charge, bond over, constrain.
7. bail out, post or go or stand bail, bond, post bond, guarantee, warranty, post collateral, make a deposit, give or pledge security or surety; sponsor, back, underwrite, assure, insure, Sl. spring, Sl. put on the street.
II
v
1. dip, scoop, ladle, spoon; lade, empty, draw off, drain off.
2. bail out
Slang. relieve, help out, aid, assist, indemnify, Inf. get [s.o.] out of hot water, Inf. help [s.o.] out of a spot or tight spot, Inf. give a hand or boost, lend a helping hand.
3. bail out
Slang. give up, quit, get out, abandon, turn away from, evade responsibility, Sl. cop out; Inf. run out on, wash one's hands of, Inf. get out from under, Inf. get out while the getting is good, Inf. leave [s.o.] holding the bag.

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