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)
"he is out on bail"
Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
"She carefully lifted the heavy pot by its metal bail to pour out the boiling water."
A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket).
release after a security has been paid
"The judge granted bail, allowing him to leave custody once his family posted the required bond."
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
"The librarian asked me to bail out her favorite reference book so she could use it for her research paper before returning it next week."
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
"After paying a large sum to bail my friend out of jail, I hoped he would stay out of trouble for good."
empty (a vessel) by bailing
"After the boat took on water during the storm, I had to bail it out before we would sink."
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
"The sailor had to bail water out of the hull before it could sink the boat."
To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
"The new security protocol was designed to bail all unauthorized personnel from the server room immediately upon detection."
To exit quickly.
To secure the head of a cow during milking.
To confine.
A surname.
"The new manager, John Bail, is known for his strict but fair approach to team building."