buying off

UK
/ˈbaɪɪŋ ɒf/
US
/ˈbaɪɪŋ ɔf/

Translations

buy offverb

buying off

Gerund

bought off
Past Simple
bought off
Past Participle
buying off
Gerund
UK
/baɪ ɒf/
US
/baɪ ɔf/
The company tried to buy off the inspector to avoid a hefty fine.
L'entreprise a tenté de soudoyer l'inspecteur pour éviter une lourde amende.
Additional translations
corrompreSurtout dans le registre juridique ou formel.

Definitions

buy offverb
To bribe someone to gain their favor or to prevent them from acting against one's interests.
The company tried to buy off the inspector to avoid a hefty fine.