bear off

• Veralteter Phrasal Verb mit der Bedeutung wegtragen, entfernen oder gewinnen (einen Preis). Wird auch in der Seefahrt verwendet, um das Abdrehen von etwas zu bezeichnen.

An archaic or obsolete phrasal verb meaning to carry away, remove, or win (a prize). Also used in nautical contexts to mean to steer away from something.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. To steer awayformalbritish

   To change direction or move away from a course or position.

   Abbiegen

   • The ship bore off to the north to avoid the storm.
   • He bore off the main road onto a narrow lane.
   • The driver bore off sharply to avoid a collision.

   Synonymedeviateswerveturn awayveer

   Antonymeadvanceaimapproachbearheadproceedsteer

2. To win or carry awayformalbritish

   To gain or take something, especially a prize or reward.

   erringen

   • She bore off the first prize in the competition.
   • The team bore off the championship trophy.
   • He bore off a handsome reward for his efforts.

   Synonymebear awaycapturecarry offgainobtainsecurewin

   Antonymeforfeitlose

Grundverbbear