Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buy-off
noun
/ˈbaɪ ɔf/
Definition
An agreement in which someone pays to avoid a consequence or to stop someone from doing something.
Examples
- The company offered a buy-off to the employees to avoid a lengthy strike.
- After the controversy, the politician faced accusations of a buy-off in exchange for votes.
Meaning
The act of paying someone, often to persuade them to relinquish their claim or course of action, especially in negotiations or disputes.
Synonyms
- bribe
- kickback
- payoff
- settlement
