1. a payment made to someone, especially as a bribe or reward
2. a result or consequence of an action or decision
3. the final payment that settles a debt completely

Examples

• The investigation revealed a payoff to the city official.
• The payoff for all her hard work was acceptance to medical school.
• They made the final payoff on their mortgage last month.
• The payoff from investing in education is enormous.
• The company expected a big payoff from the new product launch.
• After years of training, the payoff came when she won the championship.
• The loan payoff amount was higher than expected due to interest.