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verb to pay someone in order to persuade them to act in one's favor, especially illegally or dishonestly

• The company was accused of trying to buy off government officials to secure the contract.
• He thought he could buy off the police officer with a bribe.
• She tried to buy off her friends with free drinks at the bar.
• You can't just buy off your problems, you have to face them head on.

verb to engage in discussion or bargaining to reach an agreement

• The two parties are currently in the process of negotiating a new contract.
• I'm trying to negotiate a better price for this car.
• I'm gonna try to haggle and negotiate for a good deal.
• Sometimes you have to negotiate with yourself to find a compromise.