payoff
Word Type: Noun
Definition
- The return or result of an effort, investment, or action, often a reward or benefit.
- A final outcome, especially one that is positive or successful.
- (Informally) A bribe or illegal payment.
Example
- “After months of hard work, the payoff came when she received the promotion.”
- “The payoff of their years of training was a gold medal at the Olympics.”
- “The payoff for investing in the company was much higher than expected.”
- “The payoff of this project will be significant, both financially and professionally.”
- “The detectives investigated the payoff but couldn’t find any evidence of wrongdoing.”