buy off

UK
/baɪ ɒf/
US
/baɪ ɔf/
buy offverb
bought off
Past Simple
bought off
Past Participle
buying off
Gerund
UK
/baɪ ɒf/
US
/baɪ ɔf/
Traduzioni
He tried to buy off the witness to change their testimony.
Он пытался подкупать свидетеля, чтобы изменить их показания.
Definizioni
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.