Definitions for pay off

Definitions for (verb) pay off

Main entry: get, fix, pay back, pay off

Definition: take vengeance on or get even

Usage: We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!; This time I got him


Main entry: pay, pay off, make up, compensate

Definition: do or give something to somebody in return

Usage: Does she pay you for the work you are doing?


Main entry: redeem, pay off

Definition: pay off (loans or promissory notes)


Main entry: pay off, buy off

Definition: pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor


Main entry: pay off

Definition: yield a profit or result

Usage: His efforts finally paid off


Main entry: pay off, liquidate

Definition: eliminate by paying off (debts)


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