English · Phrasal verb Attested

bail up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To apply a bail to (a cow); to trap or corner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Áp dụng bảo lãnh cho (một con bò); bắt hoặc mắc kẹt

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Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To stop (someone) to talk to them; to buttonhole.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dừng lại để nói chuyện với ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

For rocks, clay, etc. to build up around a drill.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tích tụ xung quanh máy khoan

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bail up” mean?

To apply a bail to (a cow); to trap or corner.

Is “bail up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.