Dictionary

buy

to get something by paying money for it Don't buy on impulse.
to pay money to someone in a position of influence or authority to get them to do something dishonest He tried to buy a judge.

Phrase Bank

  • You can buy from any authorised retailer.
  • If we can buy it for £16 per share, we'll be getting a good deal.
  • Some of the partners have borrowed money to buy in to their partnership.
  • Bank of America will buy back $386 million in financial instruments.
  • Buy low, sell high.
  • Some consumers have a Buy American philosophy.