Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buyoff
Noun
/ˈbaɪ.ɔf/
Definition
A payment made to a person or group to procure their agreement or to ensure that they do not oppose something.
Examples
- The company offered a buyoff to workers to avoid a strike.
- Some politicians may resort to buyoffs to gain support for their policies.
- The buyoff seemed suspicious, prompting an investigation.
Meaning
To buy off someone means to persuade them to do something by offering them money or other benefits, often used in a negative context suggesting unethical or corrupt behavior.
Synonyms
- bribe
- kickback
- subsidy
- payment
