B2nounworkbusiness
US/ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/
UK/ˈpeɪ.ɒf/
the good result or reward you get for taking a risk or working hard
In context
Years of late-night study had a big payoff when she passed the exam.
Training staff costs money now, but the long-term payoff is clear.
The risk is high, but the payoff could be huge.
Words that go with payoff
adjective + noun
- big payoffHard work usually brings a big payoff.
- long-term payoffSaving early has a long-term payoff.
- financial payoffThe financial payoff for investors was small.
- worth the payoffThe extra effort was worth the payoff.
noun + preposition
- payoff forWhat is the payoff for taking this risk?
verb + noun
- have a payoffEvery extra hour of practice has a payoff.