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I . pay [peɪ] N

III . pay <paid, paid> [peɪ] VB intr

to pay for sth

pay back VB trans

pay in VB trans

I . pay off VB trans (debt)

pay off

II . pay off VB intr (success)

pay off

pay out VB intr

pay out

pay up VB intr

pay up

pay packet N Brit, Aus

severance pay N

sick pay N

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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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Noble announced plans to sidetrack the well to determine the extent and commerciality of the hydrocarbon pay zones encountered.
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The station includes vending machines, washrooms, a pay phone, and a medium-sized waiting area.
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The workers did not agree with their rate of pay, causing them to unionize.
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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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Teachers earn extra pay for duties such as advising the clubs, writing curriculum or coaching athletics teams.
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Each actor signs a seasonal contract for nine months and is given a pay advance.
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It has even been reported that invitees have in some cases been asked to pay thousands of dollars more than the legal contribution limit.
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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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During 2009 it was agreed collectively that the civil servants would receive a pay increase of 1%.
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