pay off

1. 1.

   To become worthwhile; to produce a net benefit.

   变得值得；产生净收益

2. 2.

   To pay back; to repay.

   偿还；还清

3. 3.

   To pay back (repay) the entirety of a loan, thereby effecting the release of a lien on (the thing that was financed).

   还清全部贷款,从而解除对(融资物)的留置权

4. 4.

   To pay and discharge (an employee).

   付清工资并解雇(雇员)

5. 5.

   To fall to leeward, as the head of a vessel under sail.

   (船帆船头)转向下风方向

偿还；还清；还清全部贷款,从而解除对(融资物)的留置权；付清工资并解雇(雇员)；(船帆船头)转向下风方向；付清

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