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I . pay <paid, paid> [peɪ] VB trans

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2. pay (benefit, repay):

it might pay sb
to się może komuś opłacić
to pay dividends fig
opłacać [perf opłacić] się
to pay one's way fig
wiązać [perf z-] koniec z końcem

II . pay <paid, paid> [peɪ] VB intr

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1. pay (give money):

pay
płacić [perf za-]
to pay in cash/by credit card
płacić [perf za-] gotówką/kartą kredytową

2. pay (be worth):

pay
opłacać [perf opłacić] się
crime doesn't pay
zbrodnia f nie popłaca

3. pay (make profit):

pay
przynosić [perf przynieść] zysk
his firm doesn't pay
jego firma f nie przynosi zysków

III . pay [peɪ] N

back pay N no pl

basic pay N

basic pay → basic salary

See also basic salary

basic salary N

pay back VB trans

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1. pay back (give back):

pay back
zwracać [perf zwrócić]
pay back debt
spłacać [perf spłacić]
did he pay you back that £10?
czy oddał ci te 10 funtów?

2. pay back (take revenge):

to pay sb back for sth
odpłacać [perf odpłacić] komuś za coś

pay in, pay into VB trans

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I . pay off VB trans

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1. pay off debt, loan:

pay off
spłacać [perf spłacić]

2. pay off inf bribe:

pay off
opłacać [perf opłacić]

3. pay off employee:

pay off
wypłacać [perf wypłacić] odprawę

II . pay off VB intr

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I . pay out VB trans

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II . pay out VB intr

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pay over VB trans Brit

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I . pay up VB intr

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pay up
płacić [perf za-]

II . pay up VB trans

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pay date N

Usage examples with pay

pay rise Brit
podwyżka f [płac]
pay differentials
zróżnicowanie nt płac
gross pay
wynagrodzenie nt brutto
to pay by cheque
płacić [perf za-] czekiem
why should I pay?
dlaczego powinienem zapłacić?
it might pay sb
to się może komuś opłacić
to pay one's way fig
wiązać [perf z-] koniec z końcem
his firm doesn't pay
jego firma f nie przynosi zysków
to pay for sth
płacić [perf za-] za coś
liable to pay tax
zobowiązany do zapłaty podatku
to pay the most
płacić najwięcej
to pay cash down
płacić [perf za-] z góry
to pay a forfeit
dawać [perf dać] fanta
pay over the odds Brit inf
przepłacać [perf przepłacić]
to pay sth off
spłacić coś
to pay a visit
składać [perf złożyć] wizytę
to pay scant attention
nie zwracać [perf zwrócić] należytej uwagi
to pay back
oddawać [perf oddać]
to pay cash
płacić gotówką
crime doesn't pay
zbrodnia f nie popłaca

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Teachers were often absent from class and moonlighting to make up for poor pay.
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The pay-off for any single round of the game is defined by the pay-off matrix for a single round game (shown in bar chart 1 below).
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You'll almost certainly pay more for a surge protector than a power strip, but it's worth it.
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In casinos that use ticket in, ticket out (cashless) systems, a hand pay can be caused by communication or other issues with the ticket printer.
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Noble announced plans to sidetrack the well to determine the extent and commerciality of the hydrocarbon pay zones encountered.
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To pay off this debt, the company began selling off a large number of its operating divisions.
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Each actor signs a seasonal contract for nine months and is given a pay advance.
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This is because - in the topsy-turvy world of ultralow savings rates - certain current accounts now pay more than many traditional deposit accounts.
www.telegraph.co.uk
Therefore, he reasoned they must pay union dues, although they do not have to join the union.
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Teachers earn extra pay for duties such as advising the clubs, writing curriculum or coaching athletics teams.
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