bail

US /bel/

UK /beɪl/

B2
n.NounMoney given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
The bail was set at $1 million
v.t.Transitive VerbTo obtain release of a prisoner by giving money
You can bail the prisoner by paying the court this amount
v.t.Transitive VerbTo throw water out of a boat to prevent it sinking
The sailors had to bail the ship so that it wouldn't sink

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