ALL meanings of pay off
pay off
P p - verb with object pay off to settle (a debt, obligation, etc.), as by transferring money or goods, or by doing something: Please pay your bill. 1
- verb with object pay off to give over (a certain amount of money) in exchange for something: He paid twenty dollars for the shirt. 1
- verb with object pay off to transfer money as compensation or recompense for work done or services rendered; to satisfy the claims of (a person, organization, etc.), as by giving money due: He paid me for my work. 1
- verb with object pay off to defray (cost or expense). 1
- verb with object pay off to give compensation for. 1
- verb with object pay off to yield a recompense or return to; be profitable to: Your training will pay you well in the future. 1
- verb with object pay off to yield as a return: The stock paid six percent last year. 1
- verb with object pay off to requite, as for good, harm, or an offense: How can I pay her for her kindness and generosity? 1
- verb with object pay off to give or render (attention, respects, compliments, etc.), as if due or fitting. 1
- verb with object pay off to make (a call, visit, etc.). 1
- verb with object pay off to suffer in retribution; undergo: You'll pay the penalty for your stubbornness! 1
- verb with object pay off Nautical. to let (a ship) fall off to leeward. 1
- verb without object pay off to transfer money, goods, etc., as in making a purchase or settling a debt. 1
- verb without object pay off to discharge a debt or obligation. 1
- verb without object pay off to yield a return, profit, or advantage; be worthwhile: It pays to be courteous. 1
- verb without object pay off to give compensation, as for damage or loss sustained. 1
- verb without object pay off to suffer or be punished for something: The murderer paid with his life. 1
- noun pay off the act of paying or being paid; payment. 1
- noun pay off wages, salary, or a stipend. 1
- noun pay off a person with reference to solvency or reputation for meeting obligations: The bank regards him as good pay. 1
- noun pay off paid employment: in the pay of the enemy. 1
- noun pay off reward or punishment; requital. 1
- noun pay off a rock stratum from which petroleum is obtained. 1
- adjective pay off requiring subscribed or monthly payment for use or service: pay television. 1
- adjective pay off operable or accessible on deposit of a coin or coins: a pay toilet. 1
- adjective pay off of or relating to payment. 1
- idioms pay off pay as you go, to pay for (goods, services, etc.) at the time of purchase, as opposed to buying on credit. to spend no more than income permits; keep out of debt. to pay income tax by regular deductions from one's salary or wages. 1
- idioms pay off pay back, to repay or return: to pay back a loan. to retaliate against or punish: She paid us back by refusing the invitation. to requite. 1
- idioms pay off pay one's / its way, to pay one's portion of shared expenses. to yield a return on one's investment sufficient to repay one's expenses: It will take time for the restaurant to begin paying its way. 1
- transitivephrasal verb pay off pay all of: money owed 1
- transitivephrasal verb pay off bribe: sb 1
- intransitivephrasal verb pay off have good consequences 1
- phrasal verb pay off If you pay off a debt, you give someone all the money that you owe them. 0
- phrasal verb pay off If you pay off someone, you give them the amount of money that you owe them or that they are asking for, so that they will not take action against you or cause you any trouble. 0
- phrasal verb pay off If an action pays off, it is successful or profitable after a period of time. 0
- verb pay off to pay all that is due in wages, etc, and discharge from employment 0
- verb pay off to pay the complete amount of (a debt, bill, etc) 0
- verb pay off to turn out to be profitable, effective, etc 0
- verb pay off to take revenge on (a person) or for (a wrong done) 0
- verb pay off to give a bribe to 0
- verb pay off (of a vessel) to make leeway 0
- noun pay off the final settlement, esp in retribution 0
- noun pay off the climax, consequence, or outcome of events, a story, etc, esp when unexpected or improbable 0
- noun pay off the final payment of a debt, salary, etc 0
- noun pay off the time of such a payment 0
- noun pay off a bribe 0
- noun pay off to pay all that is owed on (a debt, etc.) or to (a person, as in discharging from employment) 0
- noun pay off to take revenge on (a wrongdoer) or for (a wrong done) 0
- noun pay off to yield full recompense or return, for either good or evil 0
- noun pay off to bring about a desired result; succeed 0