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Term: Pay Out

1. Noun
2. Verb (transitive)
3. Verb (intransitive)

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: The total amount of money paid by an organization, company, or insurance policy.

Sample Sentence: The pay out from the insurance company covered all of their medical expenses.

Sense 2: Verb (transitive)

Definition: To distribute or disburse money, especially as wages or prize winnings.

Sample Sentence: The company will pay out the employee bonuses next week.

Sense 3: Verb (intransitive)

Definition: To become depleted or exhausted, especially in terms of money.

Sample Sentence: Their savings will pay out soon if they continue their extravagant lifestyle.