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buy off

/baɪ ɔf/ /baɪ ɒf/
phrasal verb Business Neutral
  1. 1 rüşvetle susturmak, (birini) parayla satın almak

Definition (English)

To pay someone so that the person keeps quiet or does what you want.

Example Sentences

  1. They tried to buy off the witness before the trial.
    Tanığı duruşmadan önce rüşvetle susturmaya çalıştılar.
  2. The company tried to buy off its critics with expensive gifts.
    Şirket eleştirmenlerini pahalı hediyelerle satın almaya çalıştı.

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