BAIL OUT (3)

(slang) abandon an effort, project, relationship, etc., in order to minimize losses. From the aviation use "to parachute from an aircraft." —SHSBC Binder 11 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 20 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 23 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 27 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 28 Approved Glossary, —NED Approved Glossary