economics
bailout
Financial assistance given to a failing business or economy to prevent its collapse.
Example
"The government provided a bailout to the bank to prevent the collapse of the financial system."
💡 Memory Tip
Just like bailing water out of a sinking boat — a bailout saves something from going under.
Etymology
From 'bail' — to scoop water out of a sinking boat. A bailout scoops a failing entity back to safety.
Common Misspellings
bail outbaleoutbailuotbaillout
Related Terms
See Also
insolvencytoo big to fail