carry off

• Verbo frasal que significa lograr completar algo difícil con éxito o ganar un premio o reconocimiento.

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

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Succeed in doing something difficultinformal

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

   llevar a cabo con éxito (algo difícil)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccomplishachievebring offengineerexecutemanagenegotiatepull offswing

   Antónimosfailflounder

2. Win a prize or awardinformal

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

   ganar un premio

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbagcaptureclinchcollectgainlandobtainsecuretakewin

3. Remove by force or stealinginformal

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

   Llevarse por la fuerza o robando

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

   Sinónimosabductkidnapseizesnatchspirit awaysteal

   Antónimosgivereplacerestituterestorereturn

Verbo basecarry