pay
off
Plural
payoffs
1
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
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2
a reward or consequence received as a result of actions, whether positive or negative
- His hard work finally paid off when he received a promotion.
- The payoff for years of savings was a comfortable retirement.
- The company's investment in technology had a significant payoff in productivity.
- The payoff for his reckless behavior was a hefty fine and community service.
- Learning a new language has a long-term payoff in personal and professional growth.
3
the final payment of a debt
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