Como Pronunciar "buy off"
expression
BYE-awf
BYE-of
Definição
To pay someone, usually with money, to stop them from doing something or to make them act in your favor, often in a dishonest or illegal way.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɔf
Inglês Britânico
bˈaɪ/ /ˈɒf
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BYE-awf
UK
BYE-of
Ouça em Contexto
The company tried to buy off the inspector.
He offered money to buy off the guards.
They tried to buy off the witnesses before the trial.
You can’t just buy off every problem that comes your way.