Payoff (Noun)
Meaning 1
The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; "the average return was about 5%".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 2
The final payment of a debt.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The payoff for the mortgage was scheduled for the end of the month, marking the end of years of monthly payments.
- After years of struggling to make ends meet, the payoff for the loan finally arrived, and the family was debt-free.
- The payoff for the credit card balance was due tomorrow, and Sarah was relieved to be finally rid of the debt.
- The company made the payoff for the outstanding invoice, bringing their account up to date.
- The payoff for the car loan was a significant milestone for John, who had been making payments for five years.
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Meaning 3
Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 4
A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward".
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Nouns denoting natural events.