pay off
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor
Framework senses
- §1
- take vengeance on or get even
- §2
- do or give something to somebody in return
- §3
- pay off (loans or promissory notes)
- §4
- pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor
- §5
- yield a profit or result
- §6
- eliminate by paying off (debts)