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PAY OFF

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There are 6 meanings of the phrase Pay Off.

Pay Off - as a verb

Yield a profit or result

Example: "His efforts finally paid off"

Eliminate by paying off (debts)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
liquidate19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ante uppay8pay up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pay off (loans or promissory notes)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
redeem9

Do or give something to somebody in return

Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensate16pay8

Pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buy off

Take vengeance on or get even

Example: "We'll get them!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fix13get4pay back

Example Sentences

"The pay off for all our hard work was getting promoted."
"The pay off for investing in stocks can be significant."
"The pay off for studying diligently is often good grades."
"The pay off for finishing the project early was receiving a bonus."
"The pay off for saving money is having a financial safety net."
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