bear off

verb5

1. •
   To gain; to carry off, as a prize.
2. •
   To remove one of one's own checkers from the board.

   • The first player to bear off all checkers is the winner.
3. •
   To remove a piece from play.
4. •
   To restrain; to keep from approaching.
5. •
   To remove to a distance; to keep clear from rubbing against anything.