Bailed Word Meaning

early 17th century: from obsolete bail ‘bucket’, from French baille, based on Latin bajulus ‘carrier’

scoop water out of a boat or ship

scoop water out of boat

• when we started bailing, the boat was filled with water
• those on board tried desperately to bail water from the sinking craft

abandon a commitment, obligation, or activity

abandon commitment or responsibility

• after 12 years of this, including Sunday Mass with the family, I bailed
• I couldn't handle the crowds, so I bailed
• he looks a little like the other guy that bailed on me

• bale