Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pay-up
phrasal verb
/peɪ ʌp/
Definition
To pay what is owed, especially when it is overdue or when someone is being insistent about it.
Examples
- After several reminders, he finally decided to pay up his debts.
- It’s time to pay up if you want to keep your membership active.
- She promised she would pay up before the end of the month.
Meaning
The act of fulfilling a financial obligation or debt, typically used in informal contexts to emphasize the necessity of payment.
Synonyms
- settle
- clear
- repay
- discharge
- liquidate
