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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
Example
Despite his nerves, he carried the speech off in front of a large audience.
The magician 's ability to carry off his tricks left the audience in awe.
02
(of an illness) to cause the death of a person or many people
Example
The pandemic carried off thousands of lives across the globe.
The infectious disease had the potential to carry off entire populations.
03
to successfully win a prize or competition
Example
The band carried off the top prize at the music festival.
The athlete carried off the gold medal at the Olympics.
04
to move something away from a place
Example
The workers will carry off the harvested crops to the processing facility.
The movers will carry off the heavy equipment carefully.
05
to commit theft or abduction
Example
The burglars managed to carry off several valuable items from the house without being caught.
The protagonist in the novel narrowly escaped being carried off by the enemy soldiers.
06
to successfully achieve a certain appearance or style
Example
Despite his attempts to appear sophisticated, he could n't carry off the formal attire and ended up looking uncomfortable.
She doubted the new dress would suit her, but she really carried it off.
