Pronunciation: /peɪ aʊt/
noun A sum of money paid out
A1 I received a pay out from my insurance company.
A2 The pay out for winning the competition was quite generous.
B1 The pay out for the project was delayed due to budget constraints.
B2 The company made a substantial pay out to shareholders this quarter.
C1 The pay out from the lawsuit was enough to cover all my legal fees and damages.
C2 The pay out from the investment was a pleasant surprise and exceeded our expectations.
verb To distribute money or resources, especially as a payment
A1 I pay out my allowance to my little sister every week.
A2 The insurance company will pay out the claim once all the necessary documents are submitted.
B1 The company decided to pay out bonuses to all employees for their hard work.
B2 The court ordered the defendant to pay out a large sum of money to the plaintiff as compensation.
C1 The government has agreed to pay out financial aid to those affected by the natural disaster.
C2 The company's board of directors approved a plan to pay out dividends to shareholders.
formal The insurance company will pay out the policyholder's claim once all necessary documentation is submitted.
informal I heard that the company will pay out bonuses to employees who meet their targets this quarter.
slang If you win the bet, I'll pay out big time!
figurative Investing in education now will pay out dividends in the future in terms of career opportunities.
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