noun

bailout

bailout, rescue package

The government approved a massive bailout for the banks.

The government approved a massive bailout for the banks.

The company is seeking a financial bailout.

The company is seeking a financial bailout.

((a/the)) bailout a rescue package The government approved a massive bailout.

rescue package, financial aid, relief

A compound of 'bail' (to scoop water out of a boat) and 'out'. The idea is to rescue something from sinking.

Picture bailing water out of a sinking 'boat' (a company) to keep it afloat.

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