Carry off

Verb

Définitions

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 with dash."

4.VerbTo achieve (something); to succeed at (something).

"We didn't think they'd finish by the deadline, but they carried it off."

5.VerbTo cause the death of.

"Malaria carried off many people."

6.VerbTo win (a prize, etc.).

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

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