pay out
"Pay out" is a versatile term used in various contexts, including finance, nautical activities, and informal language.
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Definition
B2Finance
(common)To distribute money, often as a payment or settlement.
Example
- The company will pay out dividends to its shareholders.
- The insurance policy will pay out a lump sum upon maturity.
C1Nautical
(technical)To let out a rope or cable by slackening it.
Example
- The sailor paid out the anchor rope slowly to ensure it didn't tangle.
C1Informal
(Australia, slang)To make fun of or insult someone, often in a teasing manner.
Example
- They were paying out on him for his new haircut.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pay out":
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