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paying off

UK
/ˈpeɪɪŋ ɒf/
US
/ˈpeɪɪŋ ɔf/

Translations

pay offverb

paying off

Gerund

paid off
Past Simple
paid off
Past Participle
paying off
Gerund
UK
/peɪ ɒf/
US
/peɪ ɔf/
He worked hard to pay off his debts.
Он усердно работал, чтобы расплатиться с долгами.
They tried to pay off the officials to get the contract.
Они пытались подкупить чиновников, чтобы получить контракт.
All his efforts finally paid off when he got the promotion.
Все его усилия наконец окупились, когда он получил повышение.
Additional translations
погасить
оправдать
вознаградить
Synonyms
settle
discharge
liquidate
clear
repay

Definitions

pay offverb
To completely repay a debt or loan.
She worked hard for years to pay off her student loans.
To result in success or a beneficial outcome.
All his hard work finally paid off when he got the promotion.
To bribe someone to gain an advantage or to ensure a certain outcome.
The company was accused of trying to pay off officials to secure the contract.
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