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