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buying off

/ˈbaɪɪŋ ɒf/

/ˈbaɪɪŋ ɔf/

buy offverb

buying off

Gerund

bought off

Past Simple

bought off

Past Participle

buying off

Gerund

/baɪ ɒf/

/baɪ ɔf/

Translations

He tried to buy off the witness to change their testimony.

Он пытался подкупать свидетеля, чтобы изменить их показания.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

pay off