Definition of "carry off" in English

Verb

1. To transport away.

   • I need a truck to carry off all this furniture.

2. To steal or kidnap

   • Bandits carried off most of the money.

3. To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.

   • The actress carried off a difficult performance with dash.

4. To achieve (something); to succeed at (something).

   • We didn't think they'd finish by the deadline, but they carried it off.

5. To cause the death of.

   • Malaria carried off many people.

6. To win (a prize, etc.).

   • After a closely-fought match, Oxford carried off the trophy.