Buy off
/ˈbaɪ ˈɒf/B2
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1. To pay someone to act in one's favor, usually by persuading them to abandon an opposition or objection.
- The company attempted to buy off the protestors by promising to improve working conditions.
- He tried to buy off the judges to secure a favorable ruling.
2. To bribe someone to prevent them from taking particular action against you.
- The politician was accused of trying to buy off reporters who were investigating the scandal.
- She managed to buy off the officials to avoid a penalty.
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