What does "buy off on" mean (sense 1)?

To agree with or give approval to a plan, idea, or proposal. Example: "The CEO needs to buy off on the new marketing strategy before we can proceed."

buy off on

C1 informal inseparable transitive

To give one's approval or agreement to a plan, idea, or decision.

In plain English

Say yes to something; agree that a plan is okay.

One main meaning — here's how to use it.

1 C1 idiomatic informal

rare

To agree with or give approval to a plan, idea, or proposal.

"The CEO needs to buy off on the new marketing strategy before we can proceed."

inseparable

Usage tip

Chiefly American English, common in business and office settings. Informal alternative to 'sign off on'. Not widely used outside North America.

Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.

plan proposal idea decision strategy concept

The five tense forms you'll use most often.

Base

buy off on

I/you/we/they

3rd person

buys off on

he/she/it

Past simple

bought off on

yesterday

Past participle

bought off on

have + pp

-ing form

buying off on

continuous

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