bear off

• Verbo frasal arcaico que significa levar embora, remover ou ganhar (um prêmio). Também é usado em contexto marítimo para indicar afastar-se 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.

incontável · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. To steer awayformalbritish

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

   Desviar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeviateswerveturn awayveer

   Antônimosadvanceaimapproachbearheadproceedsteer

2. To win or carry awayformalbritish

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

   Ganhar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbear awaycapturecarry offgainobtainsecurewin

   Antônimosforfeitlose

Verbo basebear