Meanings
nounpaydown (countable and uncountable, plural paydowns)
plural paydowns
- countableuncountablebusinessThe reissue of an unpaid debt for less than the initial issue.
The significant cash flow of the enlarged entity following a combination would allow for rapid debt paydown and the continued funding of growth initiatives.
2009 September 7, “Letters to Cadbury: 'I would ask you to reconsider your rejection ... '”, in Guardian
Origin
Deverbal from pay down.
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