BRING OFF Definition & Meaning

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bring off

verb

to succeed in achieving (something), esp with difficulty or contrary to expectations
he managed to bring off the deal
slang.
to cause to have an orgasm

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Usage

The second sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

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Idioms and Phrases

Accomplish, achieve successfully, as in We managed to bring off a wonderful performance . [Early 1900s]

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It gets so wide open, no control and he is probably getting frustrated at being brought off, but it was one of those games where he was excellent again.

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Palmer, again brought off the bench, scored England's only goal in the final defeat by Spain.

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"Look at the bench and it is such a strong squad. Look at the quality they have brought off the bench."

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Jackson told the trooper after being brought off the ground, according to bodycam footage provided by the Department of Public Safety.

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A number of people were seen being brought off a lifeboat on stretchers in Dover.

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