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pay off

US /peɪ ˈɔf/
UK /peɪ ɒf/
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Kata Kerja Frasal

1.

membuahkan hasil, berjaya

to yield good results; succeed

Contoh:
•
All her hard work finally paid off.
Semua kerja kerasnya akhirnya membuahkan hasil.
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The investment didn't pay off as expected.
Pelaburan itu tidak membuahkan hasil seperti yang dijangka.
2.

melunaskan, membayar penuh

to pay a debt in full

Contoh:
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It took them years to pay off their mortgage.
Mereka mengambil masa bertahun-tahun untuk melunaskan gadai janji mereka.
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He managed to pay off all his debts before he retired.
Dia berjaya melunaskan semua hutangnya sebelum bersara.
3.

menyuap, memberi rasuah

to bribe someone

Contoh:
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The criminal tried to pay off the witness.
Penjenayah itu cuba menyuap saksi.
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They were accused of trying to pay off officials.
Mereka dituduh cuba menyuap pegawai.