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carry off

/ˈkæri ɒf/

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verb

B2formalcommon/ˈkæri ɒf/

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, separable

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

ruФразовый глагол, означающий успешно справиться с чем-то сложным или выиграть приз или награду.esVerbo frasal que significa lograr completar algo difícil con éxito o ganar un premio o reconocimiento.frVerbe à particule signifiant réussir à accomplir quelque chose de difficile, ou gagner un prix ou une récompense.dePhrasal verb, das bedeutet, etwas Schwieriges erfolgreich zu bewältigen oder einen Preis oder eine Auszeichnung zu gewinnen.ptVerbo frasal que significa conseguir realizar algo difícil com sucesso ou ganhar um prêmio ou recompensa.zh动词短语,指成功地应对或完成困难的事情,也指赢得奖品、奖项或荣誉。arفعل مركّب يعني النجاح في التغلب على أمر صعب أو إنجازه، أو الفوز بجائزة أو نيل reward.

  1. Succeed in doing something difficult informal

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

    • 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.

    ruУспешно справитьсяesllevar a cabo con éxito (algo difícil)frréussir (à faire quelque chose de difficile)deErfolgreich bewältigenptConseguir realizarzh成功完成arالنجاح في تحقيق أمر صعب

    Synonyms: accomplishachievebring offengineerexecutemanagenegotiatepull offswing

    Antonyms: failflounder

  2. Win a prize or award informal

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

    • 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.

    ruЗавоеватьesganar un premiofrremporterdeGewinnenptLevar o prêmiozh赢得arالفوز بجائزة

    Synonyms: bagcaptureclinchcollectgainlandobtainsecuretakewin

  3. Remove by force or stealing informal

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

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

    ruУнести силой или украстьesLlevarse por la fuerza o robandofremporter de forcedeMit Gewalt oder durch Diebstahl wegnehmenptLevar à força ou roubarzh强行拿走或偷走arالأخذ بالقوة أو السرقة

    Synonyms: abductkidnapseizesnatchspirit awaysteal

    Antonyms: givereplacerestituterestorereturn

  • carried off past participle
  • carried off past simple
  • carrying off present participle
  • carries off third person singular

Base verb: carry