bear off

• Verbo frasal anticuado que significa llevar o alejar algo, quitar, o ganar (un premio). También se usa en contexto náutico para indicar girar o apartarse de algo.

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.

incontable · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. To steer awayformalbritish

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

   apartarse del rumbo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeviateswerveturn awayveer

   Antónimosadvanceaimapproachbearheadproceedsteer

2. To win or carry awayformalbritish

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

   llevarse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbear awaycapturecarry offgainobtainsecurewin

   Antónimosforfeitlose

Verbo basebear