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to carry off
[phrase form: carry]
01
to handle or manage something, often perceived as difficult or challenging, successfully or with confidence
Examples
Despite his nerves, he carried the speech off in front of a large audience.
02
(of an illness) to cause the death of a person or many people
Examples
The pandemic carried off thousands of lives across the globe.
03
to successfully win a prize or competition
Examples
The band carried off the top prize at the music festival.
04
to move something away from a place
Examples
The workers will carry off the harvested crops to the processing facility.
05
to commit theft or abduction
Examples
The burglars managed to carry off several valuable items from the house without being caught.
06
to successfully achieve a certain appearance or style
Examples
Despite his attempts to appear sophisticated, he could n't carry off the formal attire and ended up looking uncomfortable.
