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Definition of «bailout»

The term "bailout" has several meanings, depending on its context.

1) In finance and economics, a bailout refers to financial assistance provided by the government or other institutions to help businesses or individuals avoid bankruptcy or failure during times of economic difficulty. This often takes the form of loans, grants, or guarantees. For example, the U.S. government's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was a bailout designed to stabilize financial institutions and prevent widespread economic collapse during the 2008 financial crisis.

2) In law enforcement, a bailout refers to the act of rescuing someone who is in danger or distress. This can involve providing aid to an officer who has been injured on duty or assisting with the apprehension of a suspect who poses a threat to public safety.

3) In aviation and military operations, a bailout refers to the process of parachuting from an aircraft that is in danger of crashing. This is typically done as a last resort when other efforts to save the plane have failed.

Usage examples

  1. The government provided a massive bailout to the struggling airline industry during the pandemic.
  2. The company received a bailout from investors to help them avoid bankruptcy.
  3. The government decided to implement a bailout package for small businesses affected by the economic crisis.
  4. The financial institution collapsed and required a bailout from the central bank to prevent a wider economic meltdown.
  5. The automotive industry was on the verge of collapse, but a bailout package saved many jobs and prevented economic turmoil.
  6. The government provided a bailout to the failing bank, using taxpayers' money to stabilize the financial system.
  7. The country's economic downturn necessitated a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilize its economy.
  8. The local government faced a financial crisis and sought a bailout from the federal government to pay off its debts.
  9. The company experienced a severe cash flow problem and sought a bailout loan to avoid insolvency.
  10. The housing market crash led to widespread foreclosures, and homeowners sought a bailout from the government to save their homes.

Phrases with «bailout»

Sentences with «bailout»

  • Some law firms are benefiting from the present economic turmoil, picking up new business generated by the fallout from business failures of some companies and the government bailout of others. (idaabbott.com)
  • This revised forecast has many critics concerned about the likelihood of another government bailout for the government program. (bdnationwidemortgage.com)
  • A new bailout fund and rules that aim to strengthen creditors may help nurse the sector back to health, but we expect slow progress. (blackrockblog.com)
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