pay off

verb

1. 1

   take vengeance on or get even

   We'll get them!

   That'll fix him good!

2. 2

   do or give something to somebody in return

   Does she pay you for the work you are doing?

3. 3

   pay off (loans or promissory notes)

4. 4

   pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor

5. 5

   yield a profit or result

   His efforts finally paid off

6. 6

   eliminate by paying off (debts)