Definition of make bail - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
legalUS pay money to get out of jailUS
- He managed to make bail and was released from jail.
- They couldn't make bail and stayed in jail.
- She called her lawyer to make bail.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with bail
withdraw from a commitment
He decided to bail out of the project at the last minute..
fail to support or follow through with plans
He bailed on the project at the last minute.
break bail by not appearing in court or fleeing custody
He decided to jump bail and leave town.
help him out of a difficult situation
His friends came to bail him out of trouble.
leave a situation quickly
He decided to bail out of the meeting early.
withdraw from a commitment
She bailed out on the project at the last minute.
fail to appear in court after bail release
He decided to skip bail and leave the country.
released from jail after paying money while waiting for trial
The out on bail suspect returned to court today.
remove water from a boat
We had to bail water to keep the boat afloat.
money or property promised to let someone out of jail
He paid a bail bond to get out of jail.
firm lending bail money to defendants
The bail bondsman helped him get out on bail.
provide money to release someone from jail temporarily
She decided to post bail for her brother.
order someone to wait for trial while free on bail
The judge decided to remand on bail the accused.
accost or detain someone in conversation
She bailed him up to ask about his weekend.
act as guarantor, paying security so accused can leave custody
She agreed to stand bail so her brother could leave custody.
temporarily free from jail after paying money while waiting for trial
The released on bail suspect must report to the police every week.
released from custody under bail conditions
The defendant is currently on bail awaiting trial.
financial process using internal resources to stabilize a bank
The bank underwent a bail-in to avoid collapse.
failure to appear in court after bail release
He was arrested for bail jumping after missing his court date.
give oneself up to the court
He decided to surrender to bail after the hearing.
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- French:payer sa caution, ...
- German:Kaution zahlen, ...
- Italian:pagare la cauzione, ...
- Spanish:pagar la fianza, ...
- Portuguese:pagar fiança, ...
- Chinese:交保释金, ...
- Japanese:保釈金を払う, ...
- Arabic:دَفَعَ الكَفالَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַפְקִיד עֲרָבוּת, ...
- Russian:внести залог, ...
- Ukrainian:внести заставу, ...
- Hindi:जमानत भरना, ...
- Bengali:জামিন নেওয়া, ...
- Catalan:pagar la fiança, ...
- Czech:složit kauci, ...
- Danish:stille kaution, ...
- Dutch:borg betalen, ...
- Greek:καταβάλλω εγγύηση, ...
- Hungarian:óvadékot fizetni, ...
- Khmer:បង់ប្រាក់ធានាខ្លួន, ...
- Korean:보석금을 내다, ...
- Persian:وثیقه گذاشتن, ...
- Polish:zapłacić kaucję, ...
- Portuguese (BR):pagar a fiança, ...
- Romanian:a plăti cauțiunea, ...
- Swedish:betala borgen, ...
- Thai:ประกันตัว, ...
- Turkish:kefalet ödemek, ...
- Vietnamese:nộp tiền bảo lãnh, ...
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