• Bailout

    Pronunciation

    • US IPA: /ˈbeɪlËŒawt/

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    bail + out

    Noun

    bailout

    (plural bailouts)
    1. a rescue, especially a financial rescueThe government bailout of that corporation is going to cost the taxpayers a hundred billion dollars.
    2. a backup supply of air in scuba diving

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