carry off

• Verbo frasal que significa conseguir realizar algo difícil com sucesso ou ganhar um prêmio ou recompensa.

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

incontável · transitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Succeed in doing something difficultinformal

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

   Conseguir realizar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccomplishachievebring offengineerexecutemanagenegotiatepull offswing

   Antônimosfailflounder

2. Win a prize or awardinformal

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

   Levar o prêmio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbagcaptureclinchcollectgainlandobtainsecuretakewin

3. Remove by force or stealinginformal

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

   Levar à força ou roubar

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

   Sinônimosabductkidnapseizesnatchspirit awaysteal

   Antônimosgivereplacerestituterestorereturn

Verbo basecarry