bear off

• Verbe à particule désuet signifiant emporter, enlever ou gagner (un prix). Également utilisé dans un contexte maritime pour indiquer le fait de s'écarter de quelque chose.

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.

indénombrable · verbe irrégulier · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. To steer awayformalbritish

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

   s'écarter (de sa route)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeviateswerveturn awayveer

   Antonymesadvanceaimapproachbearheadproceedsteer

2. To win or carry awayformalbritish

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

   remporter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbear awaycapturecarry offgainobtainsecurewin

   Antonymesforfeitlose

Verbe de basebear