bring off

bring off

verb

Definition of BRING OFF

transitive verb

1

: to cause to escape : rescue

2

: to carry to a successful conclusion : achieve, accomplish

Examples of BRING OFF

1. <the cast and crew were able to bring off an eccentric but engaging reinterpretation of King Lear>
2. <had it been alerted in time, a nearby ship might have been able to bring off all of the passengers from the Titanic>

First Known Use of BRING OFF

1606

Related to BRING OFF

Synonyms: accomplish, achieve, perform, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with), fulfill (or fulfil), make, negotiate, perpetrate, prosecute, pull off, put through

Antonyms: adventure, compromise, endanger, gamble (with), hazard, imperil, jeopardize, peril, risk, venture

Related Words: bring about, effect, effectuate, implement; ace, nail; engage (in), practice (also practise); work (at); reduplicate, reenact, repeat; actualize, attain, realize; complete, end, finish, wind up

Near Antonyms: fail; skimp, slight, slur

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Rhymes with BRING OFF

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