carry off
US /ˈkæri ɔf/
UK /ˈkæri ɔf/
1.
realizar, executar com sucesso
to succeed in doing something difficult
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She managed to carry off the difficult role with great skill.
Ela conseguiu realizar o papel difícil com grande habilidade.
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It was a risky plan, but they carried it off perfectly.
Era um plano arriscado, mas eles o executaram perfeitamente.
2.
conquistar, ganhar
to win a prize or competition
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The team managed to carry off the championship despite early setbacks.
A equipe conseguiu conquistar o campeonato apesar dos contratempos iniciais.
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He hoped to carry off the first prize in the art competition.
Ele esperava conquistar o primeiro prêmio na competição de arte.
3.
levar, roubar
to remove something by carrying it away
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The strong winds threatened to carry off the roof of the old house.
Os ventos fortes ameaçavam levar o telhado da casa antiga.
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The thief tried to carry off the valuable painting.
O ladrão tentou levar a pintura valiosa.