Out on bail Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbeɪɫ

OWT-on-BAYL

UK

ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /bˈeɪl

OWT-on-BAYL

Definition

Someone is 'out on bail' if they have been released from jail while waiting for their trial, after paying money or providing a guarantee to return to court.

Usage & Nuances

Used in legal and news contexts. 'Out on bail' often implies temporary freedom with conditions. Related: 'post bail' (to pay bail), 'jump bail' (to not return to court). Not informal or slang.

• Spanish: en libertad bajo fianza
• Portuguese (BR): em liberdade sob fiança
• Portuguese (PT): em liberdade sob caução
• Chinese (Simplified): 保释出狱
• Chinese (Traditional): 保釋出獄
• Hindi: जमानत पर रिहा
• Arabic: خارِج بكفالة
• Bengali: জামিনে মুক্ত - জামিনে ছাড়া
• Russian: под залог
• Japanese: 保釈中
• Vietnamese: được tại ngoại
• Korean: 보석으로 풀려난
• Turkish: kefaletle serbest
• Urdu: ضمانت پر رہا
• Indonesian: bebas dengan jaminan

Example Sentences

He was released out on bail last night.

basic

She is out on bail and waiting for her court date.

basic

Many people cannot afford to be out on bail.

basic

He got caught again while out on bail for another crime.

natural

It’s risky to let someone be out on bail if they might run away.

natural

She’s been out on bail for months, but her trial keeps getting delayed.

natural