Meaning of pay off

Definition of pay off

(verb) yield a profit or result; "His efforts finally paid off"
eliminate by paying off (debts)
pay off (loans or promissory notes)
do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor
take vengeance on or get even; "We'll get them!"; "That'll fix him good!"; "This time I got him"

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