Definition of "buy out" in English

Verb

1. to purchase the entire stock or extent of something

2. to purchase the ownership of a company

3. To close someone's contract by paying him or her a sum of money, the terms of which are often stated in the contract itself.

4. To gain release for (a person) from military service by payment of money.

5. To avoid a punishment or escape a difficult situation.

   • You always manage to buy out at the last second.