Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bail-out
noun
/ˈbeɪl aʊt/
Definition
A financial assistance given to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse.
Examples
- The government arranged a bail-out for the struggling bank.
- Many people criticized the bail-out, arguing that it encouraged reckless behavior.
- After the economic crisis, numerous corporations received a bail-out from the federal government.
Meaning
Bail-out refers to the act of providing funds or resources to help prevent a company or financial system from going bankrupt.
Synonyms
- rescue
- financial aid
- assistance
- support
