payoff
noun
UK/ˈpeɪ.ɒf/
US/ˈpeɪ.ɑːf/
Definitions of payoff noun
result
- Countableinformal
The result or outcome of a series of actions or events; an explanation or resolution at the end of a process or situation.
The ultimate payoff of their years of research was a microscope that outperformed all competitors.
The success of this project was the payoff of the team's collective effort.
The victory in the competition was the payoff for the hard training.
money
- Countable
Money given to someone to prevent them from causing trouble or to persuade them to do something, typically something dishonest or unethical.
The company was accused of giving payoffs to officials to prevent them from revealing their wrongdoings.
The witness refused to accept the payoff and insisted on telling the truth.
They secretly paid a payoff to ensure the deal went smoothly.