#1 pay off v. yield a profit or result; "His efforts finally paid off". wn #2 pay off v. eliminate by paying off (debts). wn #3 pay off v. pay off (loans or promissory notes). wn #4 pay off v. do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?". wn #5 pay off v. pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor. wn