payoff

7 definitions • 10 examples

the result of a set of actions, or an explanation at the end of something:

The payoff for years of research is a microscope that` performs better than all of its competitors.

money paid to someone, especially so that they do not cause trouble or so that they will do what you want:

It has been alleged that the congressman received a secret payoff from an arms dealer.

a result that rewards you for your effort or work:

After years of study, the payoff is supposed to be a good job.

money paid to someone for something that you want done or to not cause you trouble:

He denied receiving any kickbacks or payoffs for giving a large contract to the company.

money that is paid to someone so that they do not cause trouble, or to persuade them to leave their job:

to accept/receive a payoff

to demand/negotiate a payoff

If her contract is terminated she will be in line for a $1.2m pay-off.

money received from a business arrangement or an investment:

The deal is forecast to produce a pay-off of $160,000.

The payoff was greater than investors had been led to believe.

an advantage gained as the result of a decision, series of actions, etc.:

The payoff from the new organizational structure has been enormous, for instance in cutting project lead times by 50%.