Pay out
verb
To give money, especially a large amount, as payment or as a reward.
The insurance company refused to pay out because the claim was not genuine
Often appears as...
- pay out money
- pay out compensation
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To let out or unwind (a rope or line) from a reel, especially gradually.
The sailor had to pay out the anchor line slowly
Often appears as...
- pay out rope
- pay out line
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To give money, especially a large amount, as payment or as a reward.
The insurance company refused to pay out because the claim was not genuine
Often appears as...
- pay out money
- pay out compensation
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To let out or unwind (a rope or line) from a reel, especially gradually.
The sailor had to pay out the anchor line slowly
Often appears as...
- pay out rope
- pay out line
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Large Payments
Use 'pay out' when referring to a large sum of money being paid, often as a reward or settlement.
The game show promised to pay out a million dollars to the winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Willing
'Pay out' can imply reluctance or obligation to give money, not always done voluntarily.
The company had to pay out damages after the court ruling.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters
In financial contexts, 'pay out' often relates to dividends or insurance claims.
Investors were pleased when the company decided to pay out generous dividends.
Pro Tip 1/3Large Payments
Use 'pay out' when referring to a large sum of money being paid, often as a reward or settlement.
The game show promised to pay out a million dollars to the winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Willing
'Pay out' can imply reluctance or obligation to give money, not always done voluntarily.
The company had to pay out damages after the court ruling.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters
In financial contexts, 'pay out' often relates to dividends or insurance claims.
Investors were pleased when the company decided to pay out generous dividends.
Pro Tip 1/3Large Payments
Use 'pay out' when referring to a large sum of money being paid, often as a reward or settlement.
The game show promised to pay out a million dollars to the winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Willing
'Pay out' can imply reluctance or obligation to give money, not always done voluntarily.
The company had to pay out damages after the court ruling.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters
In financial contexts, 'pay out' often relates to dividends or insurance claims.
Investors were pleased when the company decided to pay out generous dividends.
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