Meaning

• To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.

• To remove water from a boat by scooping it out.

• To rescue, especially financially.

  "Once again, the industry got itself in trouble and government had to bail it out."

• (with of) To exit an aircraft while in flight.

• (with of) To leave (or not attend at all) a place or a situation, especially quickly or when the situation has become undesirable.

  "I'm going to bail out of class today."

• (with of) To sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc.

  "I'm going to bail out of stocks and buy gold instead."

• (with of) To make an unscheduled voluntary termination of an underwater dive, usually implying the use of an alternative breathing gas supply.