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pay out

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pay something out
to unravel or unwind wire or rope as it is needed. (See also play something out.) One worker paid the cable out, and another worker guided it into the conduit. The worker paid out the cable.
See also: out, pay

pay something out (to someone)

to pay money to someone. The utility paid one hundred dollars out to everyone who had been overcharged. They paid out money to every customer.
See also: out, pay
pay out something also pay something out
to spend money for expenses or costs An important expense for the company is the amount it must pay out to managers. The federal government paid several billion out in emergency aid this year.
See also: out, pay
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Some councils seem to be making the cynical calculation that they can afford to pay out compensation, rather than invest in improving pavements.
Red faces as 'flagship' city foots pounds 5.5m street falls bill; ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
They were also criticised for agreeing to PRA receiving a percentage of compensation pay outs, and for not informing clients clearly enough about the relationship.
Top firm's solicitors rebuked by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Insurance giants Norwich Union and Zurich are appealing against a court ruling that insurers should pay out for people with pleural plaques, a scarring of the lung lining caused by exposure to asbestos.
Agony goes on by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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