To incur negative consequences of one's deeds; to suffer as a result of some choice.

To pay for the cost of transport. / (idiomatic) To bear the cost.

(idiomatic) To pay expenses for something, and thus be in a position to be in control.

(idiomatic, of a job) To provide enough income to sustain one's lifestyle.

(taxation) An individual's level of wealth or income, as a measure of the tax rate they can afford to pay.

(video games, of an online game) Requiring payment from the player. / (by extension, politics, of a politician or a party) Accepting donations in exchange for favors; corrupt.

A level indicating a base salary (in the US applying to military and government employees).

(business) A take-or-pay contract; a take-or-pay provision in a contract. / (business) A contractual obligation either to take delivery of contracted goods or services or to make a specified payment.

(business) Of a contractual obligation either to take delivery of contracted goods or services or to make a specified payment.

Money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave.