carry off

• Phrasal verb, das bedeutet, etwas Schwieriges erfolgreich zu bewältigen oder einen Preis oder eine Auszeichnung zu gewinnen.

A phrasal verb meaning to succeed in doing something difficult, or to win a prize or award.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Succeed in doing something difficultinformal

   To succeed in doing something that is challenging or requires skill.

   Erfolgreich bewältigen

   • She carried off the difficult presentation with confidence.
   • He managed to carry off the complex negotiation successfully.
   • The actor carried off the role of the villain brilliantly.

   Synonymeaccomplishachievebring offengineerexecutemanagenegotiatepull offswing

   Antonymefailflounder

2. Win a prize or awardinformal

   To win or be awarded something, especially in a competition.

   Gewinnen

   • She carried off the first prize in the science fair.
   • The team carried off the championship trophy.
   • He carried off the award for best actor.

   Synonymebagcaptureclinchcollectgainlandobtainsecuretakewin

3. Remove by force or stealinginformal

   To take something away, often by force or without permission.

   Mit Gewalt oder durch Diebstahl wegnehmen

   • The thieves carried off the valuable paintings.
   • The strong wind carried off the roof tiles.
   • The kidnappers carried off the child in the night.

   Synonymeabductkidnapseizesnatchspirit awaysteal

   Antonymegivereplacerestituterestorereturn

Grundverbcarry