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To have covered an expense
“Golden took great pleasure in writing the government a fat check to finally pay off his debt when his book hit the bestseller list in 1958.”
To have taken hold or had an effect
“This was the year that Tabor's grubstaking investments would finally pay off.”
Past tense for to buy influence (usually dishonestly) with money
“These banks would pay off crooked judges to rubber-stamp their fraudulent mortgage foreclosure documents.”
Past tense for to pay in total a sum which is owed, especially when the sum has been owed for a period of time
(of a business or activity) Past tense for to be profitable
Past tense for to obtain a financial advantage or benefit
Past tense for to earn or produce as revenue
Past tense for to dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship
Past tense for to make a payment to secure the release of someone or something
Having been returned, as of something paid
Producing a surplus or profitable
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