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Dictionary Term: Buy Off

Definition:

verb

1. To bribe someone to gain their loyalty or silence, often through the offer of money or gifts.

2. To acquire ownership or control of something, usually by paying a specific amount of money.

3. To settle or resolve a debt or obligation by making a payment.

4. To buy out someone's share or interest in a business or property.

5. To purchase or acquire something in order to prevent competition or protect one's interests.

Examples:

1. The corrupt politician attempted to buy off the journalist to prevent the publication of incriminating evidence.

2. I decided to buy off my student loan by making monthly payments.

3. The company offered to buy off the smaller startup to eliminate competition in the market.

4. She successfully bought off her business partner's share and became the sole owner of the company.

5. The wealthy landowner decided to buy off surrounding properties to expand his estate.

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