bailout

English

/ˈbeɪlˌawt/

noun
Definitions
  • A rescue, especially a financial rescue.
  • The process of exiting an aircraft while in flight.
  • (underwater diving) A backup supply of air in scuba diving.

Etymology

Compound from English bail + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

Timeline

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