pay off

US /peɪ ˈɔf/
UK /peɪ ˈɔf/
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1.

to yield good results; succeed

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All her hard work finally paid off.
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The investment didn't pay off as expected.
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succeedwork outbear fruitbe worthwhileyield results
2.

to pay a debt in full

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It took them years to pay off their mortgage.
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He managed to pay off all his debts before he retired.
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settlecleardischargeliquidaterepay
3.

to bribe someone

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The criminal tried to pay off the witness.
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They were accused of trying to pay off officials.
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bribegrease someone's palmbuy offcorrupt
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payoffoff and onpay backpay televisionpay attention (to)pay up