ALL meanings of pay one's way
pay
P p - verb with object pay one's way to give over (a certain amount of money) in exchange for something: He paid twenty dollars for the shirt. 1
- idioms pay one's way pay one's / its way, to pay one's portion of shared expenses. to yield a return on one's investment sufficient to repay one's expenses: It will take time for the restaurant to begin paying its way. 1
- idioms pay one's way pay back, to repay or return: to pay back a loan. to retaliate against or punish: She paid us back by refusing the invitation. to requite. 1
- idioms pay one's way pay as you go, to pay for (goods, services, etc.) at the time of purchase, as opposed to buying on credit. to spend no more than income permits; keep out of debt. to pay income tax by regular deductions from one's salary or wages. 1
- adjective pay one's way of or relating to payment. 1
- adjective pay one's way operable or accessible on deposit of a coin or coins: a pay toilet. 1
- adjective pay one's way requiring subscribed or monthly payment for use or service: pay television. 1
- noun pay one's way a rock stratum from which petroleum is obtained. 1
- noun pay one's way reward or punishment; requital. 1
- noun pay one's way paid employment: in the pay of the enemy. 1
- noun pay one's way a person with reference to solvency or reputation for meeting obligations: The bank regards him as good pay. 1
- noun pay one's way wages, salary, or a stipend. 1
- noun pay one's way the act of paying or being paid; payment. 1
- verb without object pay one's way to suffer or be punished for something: The murderer paid with his life. 1
- verb without object pay one's way to give compensation, as for damage or loss sustained. 1
- verb without object pay one's way to yield a return, profit, or advantage; be worthwhile: It pays to be courteous. 1
- verb without object pay one's way to discharge a debt or obligation. 1
- verb without object pay one's way to transfer money, goods, etc., as in making a purchase or settling a debt. 1
- verb with object pay one's way Nautical. to let (a ship) fall off to leeward. 1
- verb with object pay one's way to suffer in retribution; undergo: You'll pay the penalty for your stubbornness! 1
- verb with object pay one's way to make (a call, visit, etc.). 1
- verb with object pay one's way to give or render (attention, respects, compliments, etc.), as if due or fitting. 1
- verb with object pay one's way to requite, as for good, harm, or an offense: How can I pay her for her kindness and generosity? 1
- verb with object pay one's way to yield as a return: The stock paid six percent last year. 1
- verb with object pay one's way to yield a recompense or return to; be profitable to: Your training will pay you well in the future. 1
- verb with object pay one's way to give compensation for. 1
- verb with object pay one's way to defray (cost or expense). 1
- verb with object pay one's way to transfer money as compensation or recompense for work done or services rendered; to satisfy the claims of (a person, organization, etc.), as by giving money due: He paid me for my work. 1
- verb with object pay one's way to settle (a debt, obligation, etc.), as by transferring money or goods, or by doing something: Please pay your bill. 1
- noun pay one's way to contribute one's share of expenses 0
- noun pay one's way to remain solvent without outside help 0