Carry off

verb

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.verbTo transport away.

"I need a truck to carry off all this furniture."

2.verbTo steal or kidnap

"Bandits carried off most of the money."

3.verbTo act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.

"The actress carried off a difficult performance."

4.verbTo cause the death of.

"Malaria carried off many people."

5.verbTo win (a prize, etc.).

"After a closely-fought match, Oxford carried off the trophy."

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