carry off

verb6

1. •
   To transport away.

   • I need a truck to carry off all this furniture.
2. •
   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.
   • He is carrying off his act, convincing them he was a nuclear scientist.
3. •
   To achieve (something); to succeed at (something).

   • Despite a slow start in the race, he carried it off in the end.
   • We didn't think they'd finish by the deadline, but they carried it off.
4. •
   To win (a prize, etc.).

   • After a closely-fought match, Oxford carried off the trophy.
5. •
   To steal or kidnap

   • Bandits carried off most of the money.
6. •
   To cause the death of.

   • Malaria carried off many people.