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carrying off

UK
/ˈkæriɪŋ ɒf/
US
/ˈkæriɪŋ ɔf/

Translations

carry offverb

carrying off

Gerund

carried off
Past Simple
carried off
Past Participle
carrying off
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæri ɒf/
US
/ˈkæri ɔf/
réussirSe dit d’une action, d’une prestation ou d’un rôle exécuté avec succès malgré la difficulté.
She managed to carry off the performance despite her nervousness.
Elle a réussi sa prestation malgré son trac.
emporterEmployer surtout au sens de prendre et transporter ailleurs, souvent avec l’idée d’un enlèvement ou d’un vol.
The thieves carried off the valuable paintings from the gallery.
Les voleurs ont emporté les tableaux de valeur de la galerie.
emporterSe dit d’une maladie, d’un accident ou d’un danger qui cause la mort.
The disease carried off many people in the village.
La maladie a emporté de nombreuses personnes dans le village.
Synonyms
remove
take away
transport
extract
seize

Definitions

carry offverb
To succeed in doing something difficult.
She managed to carry off the performance despite her nervousness.
To remove or take away someone or something.
The thieves carried off the valuable paintings from the gallery.
To cause the death of someone.
The disease carried off many people in the village.
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