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Definition payoff in American English

payoff noun

[countable] noun
/ˈpeɪˌɔf/
1

the benefit that you get from doing something

Example

Until now the payoff of these reforms has not been seen.

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advantage benefit good
2

a payment that you make to someone as part of an agreement so that they do not cause trouble for you

Example

His ex-wife pocketed a $20 million payoff after 26 years of marriage.

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payment advance contribution
2.1

a payment that you make to someone so that they will do something bad or dishonest for you

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payment advance contribution
2.2

a payment that you make to someone so that they will not do something that will cause you problems, especially by telling people about something bad that you have done

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payment advance contribution
3

a final payment that you make to someone when they stop working for you

Example

He got a big cash payoff.

Synonyms and related words
benefit bonus combat pay
Definition payoff in American English