Definition of bail out

bail outphrasal verb

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The term "bail out" originated during World War II in the context of aerial warfare. Bombers flying on dangerous missions over enemy territory required a way to bail out of their plane in the event of emergency. The crew member responsible for managing the weight and balance of the aircraft was known as the bailer-out officer. This title evolved into the term "bailout," which referred to ejecting oneself from the plane using a parachute. As the term became popularized, "bail out" began to be used more broadly to describe any situation where a large sum of money or financial support is provided to prevent a large-scale failure or collapse. The first documented use of "bail out" in this broader sense was in a 1984 New York Times article discussing rescue efforts for a failing savings and loan industry.

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to jump out of a plane that is going to crash

nhảy ra khỏi một chiếc máy bay sắp rơi

Example:
  • The pilot bailed out and parachuted into the sea.

    Người phi công đã nhảy dù và nhảy xuống biển.

to escape from a situation that you no longer want to be involved in

thoát khỏi một tình huống mà bạn không còn muốn dính líu vào nữa

Example:
  • I'd understand if you wanted to bail out of this relationship.

    Tôi hiểu nếu bạn muốn thoát khỏi mối quan hệ này.

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