carry off

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈkæri ɒf/
US: /ˈkæri ɔf/

  1. To succeed in doing something difficult.

    1. She can carry off any style.
    2. They didn't think he could carry off the role, but he was amazing.

  2. To win or achieve something.

    1. Our team did carry off the trophy this year.
    2. She managed to carry off first prize in the competition even though she was nervous.

  3. To remove someone or something, often secretly or illegally.

    1. The thieves did carry off the painting during the night.
    2. The kidnappers did carry off the child while she was playing in the park.

Synonyms

achieve win snatch abduct

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "carry off" in English means: To succeed in doing something difficult., To win or achieve something., To remove someone or something, often secretly or illegally..

The phonetic transcription of "carry off" is /ˈkæri ɒf/ in British English and /ˈkæri ɔf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "carry off": achieve, win, snatch, abduct.

Example usage of "carry off": "She can carry off any style.". More examples on the page.