Carry off Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Needed Use 'carry off' when someone completes a task with confidence and style. He carried off his presentation with such ease, it impressed everyone. Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outcome 'Carry off' suggests a task ended successfully, despite its difficulty. She carried off the negotiations so well, we got more than we asked for. Pro Tip 3/3Skillful Execution Use 'carry off' to compliment someone's ability to skillfully complete something. Alex carried off the role of Hamlet with great skill.